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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Freiburg close to Champions League - Kiel and Bochum relegated
Freiburg's Lucas Hoeler (R) celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Holstein Kiel and SC Freiburg at Holstein Stadium. Claus Bergmann/dpa Freiburg and Mainz boosted their European ambitions with Bundesliga victories on Saturday at Holstein Kiel and Bochum, respectively, which coupled with other results saw Kiel and Bochum relegated. Freiburg came from behind through Johan Manzambi late in the first half and Lucas Höler's header in the 58th to beat Kiel 2-1 and remain fourth en route to a first-ever place in the Champions League. The hosts had led from Lasse Rosenboom. Advertisement Freiburg's victory means that they can only be caught by Borussia Dortmund, who are four points back but need to win at 2024 champions Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday to stay in contention. Mainz are out of the top four race despite their 4-1 at Bochum, and so are RB Leipzig who were held 0-0 at Werder Bremen and won't be in the elite event a seventh straight year. Mainz took the lead with the last kick of the first half from Nadiem Amiri's curling free-kick. Philipp Mwene and Jonathan Burkardt made it 3-0, before Gerrit Holtmann got a consolation goal and Paul Nebel wrapped up matters for Mainz. Still up for grabs are one spot each in the Europa League and Conference League, with Mainz in sixth ahead of Leipzig. Advertisement Bochum are relegated for the seventh time at the bottom of the table, and Kiel's hopes of reaching the relegation play-off in their maiden top flight season ended because third last Heidenheim triumphed 3-0 at Union Berlin. Heidenheim have a small chance to save themselves without a play-off in next week's finale, with St Pauli and Hoffenheim the other strugglers. Scheduled for later Saturday was Bayern Munich v Borussia Mönchengladbach which Bayern icon Thomas Müller set to play his last home game after 25 years at the club, and Bayern then to receive the trophy after clinching the title last week.
Al-Ahram Weekly
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Union Berlin climbs away from Bundesliga relegation zone with 2-1 win in Freiburg - World
Andrej Ilić scored what proved to be the winner for Union Berlin to boost its Bundesliga survival hopes with a 2-1 win in Freiburg on Sunday. Freiburg's loss after seven games without defeat prevented it from getting closer to the Champions League qualification places. Freiburg remained three points behind fourth-placed Mainz ahead of Mainz' game later at Borussia Dortmund. Only the top four qualify for Europe's top competition. Union came from behind as it moved eight points clear of Heidenheim in the relegation playoff spot. Lucas Höler broke the deadlock in the 29th minute when Vincenzo Grifo got behind the Union defense to cross for the Freiburg forward. But Rani Khedira replied straight away with a low shot inside the left post after Freiburg's defense failed to deal with Christopher Trimmel's cross. Union remained more likely to score and Ilić duly made it 2-1 after the break with a header from Tim Skarke's cross. Freiburg 'keeper Noah Atubolu – a potential future Germany goalkeeper – had to go off injured in the 58th after punching a clearance under pressure. Union counterpart Frederik Rönnow preserved the visitors' win by denying Grifo an equalizer. Dortmund will be under pressure in its game later after losing its previous two games. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Associated Press
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Union Berlin climbs away from Bundesliga relegation zone with 2-1 win in Freiburg
BERLIN (AP) — Andrej Ilić scored what proved to be the winner for Union Berlin to boost its Bundesliga survival hopes with a 2-1 win in Freiburg on Sunday. Freiburg's loss after seven games without defeat prevented it from getting closer to the Champions League qualification places. Freiburg remained three points behind fourth-placed Mainz ahead of Mainz' game later at Borussia Dortmund. Only the top four qualify for Europe's top competition. Union came from behind as it moved eight points clear of Heidenheim in the relegation playoff spot. Lucas Höler broke the deadlock in the 29th minute when Vincenzo Grifo got behind the Union defense to cross for the Freiburg forward. But Rani Khedira replied straight away with a low shot inside the left post after Freiburg's defense failed to deal with Christopher Trimmel's cross. Union remained more likely to score and Ilić duly made it 2-1 after the break with a header from Tim Skarke's cross. Freiburg 'keeper Noah Atubolu – a potential future Germany goalkeeper – had to go off injured in the 58th after punching a clearance under pressure. Union counterpart Frederik Rönnow preserved the visitors' win by denying Grifo an equalizer. ___
