Match report

1. FC Köln and SC Freiburg Draw 0-0 in Bundesliga Clash

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
0–0
FT
SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
May 4, 2024

In a thrilling contest that lacked goals, 1. FC Köln and SC Freiburg battled to a 0-0 stalemate at RheinEnergieStadion in their latest clash in the Bundesliga. Both teams showcased strong defensive lines, with multiple substitutions and yellow cards but no breakthroughs. Key players like L. Kubler of Freiburg and M. Finkgrafe of Köln were notable for their efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: 1. FC Köln 0–0 SC Freiburg
  • • Yellow Card to L. Kubler (SC Freiburg) at the 51st minute due to a foul.
  • • Substitution of J. Thielmann for S. Tigges in 1. FC Köln at the 57th minute
  • • Yellow Card to M. Finkgrafe (1. FC Köln) at the 73rd minute due to a foul.

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwäbe (G)
  • 2 B. Schmitz (D)
  • 4 T. Hübers (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 35 M. Finkgräfe (D)
  • 8 D. Huseinbašić (M)
  • 6 E. Martel (M)
  • 29 J. Thielmann (M)
  • 9 L. Waldschmidt (M)
  • 37 L. Maina (M)
  • 40 F. Alidou (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 S. Tigges
  • 3 D. Heintz
  • 11 F. Kainz
  • 23 S. Adamyan
  • 45 J. Diehl
  • 20 P. Pentke
  • 22 J. Christensen
  • 18 R. Carstensen
  • 42 D. Downs

SC Freiburg

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Atubolu (G)
  • 17 L. Kübler (D)
  • 14 Y. Keitel (D)
  • 5 M. Gulde (D)
  • 42 R. Doan (M)
  • 9 L. Höler (M)
  • 8 M. Eggestein (M)
  • 30 C. Günter (M)
  • 22 R. Sallai (F)
  • 32 V. Grifo (F)
  • 38 M. Gregoritsch (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Philipp
  • 33 J. Makengo
  • 23 F. Muslija
  • 20 J. Adamu
  • 6 A. Szalai
  • 7 N. Weißhaupt
  • 21 F. Müller
  • 44 M. Breunig

Timeline

  1. SC Freiburg
    51' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    L. Kubler

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Köln
    57' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Thielmann · On: S. Tigges
  3. 1. FC Köln
    57' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jeff Chabot · On: D. Heintz
  4. 1. FC Köln
    68' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Maina · On: F. Kainz
  5. 1. FC Köln
    73' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    M. Finkgrafe

    Foul

  6. SC Freiburg
    78' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Sallai · On: M. Philipp
  7. SC Freiburg
    78' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Gunter · On: Jordy Makengo
  8. 1. FC Köln
    84' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Waldschmidt · On: S. Adamyan
  9. 1. FC Köln
    84' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Alidou · On: J. Diehl
  10. SC Freiburg
    89' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Grifo · On: F. Muslija
  11. SC Freiburg
    89' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Gregoritsch · On: J. Adamu

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln SC Freiburg
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 77% 75%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 4
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 471 378
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 7 0
xG 0.92 0.82
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 365 283
Shots Inside Box 8 3
Saves 0 7
Shots Outside Box 11 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game remained goalless despite efforts from both teams, with SC Freiburg’s L. Kubler receiving a yellow card in the first half, affecting their attacking momentum.
  • ▸ 1. FC Köln made multiple substitutions to freshen up their attack but were unable to capitalize on chances created against the resilient defense of SC Freiburg.