First team

SC produced some first-half fireworks against ten-man Union Berlin on Sunday, securing a 4-1 win thanks to a Vincenzo Grifo hat-trick and a wonderful lob from Michael Gregoritsch.

SC Freiburg will play their final match of the year on Sunday, as they host 1. FC Union Berlin at the Europa-Park Stadion (17:30 CET).

Matthias Ginter will be appearing at his third World Cup finals this November, having been called up to play for Germany. The 28-year-old commented on his selection, saying:

Both Matthias Ginter (28) and Christian Günter (29) are heading to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. They were called up by head coach of the Germany national team, Hansi Flick.

Lukas Kübler’s goal wasn’t enough as the strong-willed Freiburg team ultimately lost 3-1 to Marco Rose’s RB Leipzig side.

Christian Günter is travelling to the World Cup for the first time as a professional footballer. SC’s captain speaks in interview about the moment he got the call from Germany head coach Hansi Flick and how he felt, his personal aims at the World Cup and about much gas is left in the tank.

In the second game this week, and last away game before the winter break, SC Freiburg travel on Wednesday evening to RB Leipzig.

Goals from Wooyeong Jeong (53’) and Michael Gregoritsch (64’) secured a 2-0 victory over 1. FC Köln for SC Freiburg, leaving them in a very favourable position in the league table.

SC Freiburg will host 1. FC Köln at home on Sunday at 17:30 CET in the Bundesliga.

SC Freiburg drew 1-1 with Qarabag in their final Europa League group stage match, meaning they have remained unbeaten going into the round of 16. Freiburg’s goal tonight came courtesy of a Nils Petersen penalty (25’).