📸 Freiburg move into UCL places with crucial goal against Frankfurt
The race for Champions League football in the Bundesliga has taken a fresh twist as SC Freiburg now lead Eintracht Frankfurt.
Ritsu Doan opened the scoring for the hosts just shy of the 30-minute mark to boost their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
Although Borussia Dortmund still lead 1-0 against Holstein Kiel, it is them who drop out of the top four on goal difference.
Doan puts Freiburg ahead.⏰27' | #SCFSGE 1-0 | #SGE
— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) May 17, 2025
Frankfurt occupy fourth as things stand, but that could change if Dortmund add a second and third against the 10 men of Holstein Kiel.
Freiburg are in third and a victory will guarantee them Champions League football next season.
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