Match report
SC Freiburg Defeats FSV Mainz 05 4-0 in Bundesliga
SC Freiburg
4–0
FT
FSV Mainz 05
Nov 30, 2025
SC Freiburg stuns FSV Mainz 05 with a comprehensive 4-0 victory, showcasing their superiority in the Bundesliga. The hosts' early goal by Lukas Kubler set the tone as Mainz struggled to cope after losing Paul Nebel to a red card.
Key Facts
- • SC Freiburg 4-0 FSV Mainz 05 (Bundesliga match)
- • Lukas Kubler opened the scoring in the 12th minute, with an assist from Philipp Lienhart.
- • Leonardo Grifo doubled SC Freiburg's lead in the 26th minute, assisted by Lucas Holer.
- • Paul Nebel of FSV Mainz 05 was shown a red card in the 28th minute, leaving his team with ten men.
- • Jordan Manzambi and Patrick Osterhage added to SC Freiburg's tally in the second half.
Lineups
SC Freiburg
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 N. Atubolu (G)
- 17 L. Kubler (D)
- 28 M. Ginter (D)
- 3 P. Lienhart (D)
- 29 P. Treu (D)
- 19 J. Beste (M)
- 8 M. Eggestein (M)
- 44 J. Manzambi (M)
- 32 V. Grifo (M)
- 14 Y. Suzuki (F)
- 9 L. Holer (F)
Substitutes
- 21 F. Muller
- 37 M. Rosenfelder
- 30 C. Gunter
- 5 A. Jung
- 27 N. Hofler
- 6 P. Osterhage
- 31 I. Matanovic
- 20 J. Adamu
- 7 D. Scherhant
FSV Mainz 05
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Riess (G)
- 21 D. da Costa (D)
- 16 S. Bell (D)
- 48 K. Potulski (D)
- 24 S. Kawasaki (M)
- 6 K. Sano (M)
- 7 Lee Jae-Sung (M)
- 2 P. Mwene (M)
- 8 P. Nebel (F)
- 17 B. Hollerbach (F)
- 9 A. Nordin (F)
Substitutes
- 33 D. Batz
- 25 A. Hanche-Olsen
- 30 S. Widmer
- 15 L. Maloney
- 22 N. Veratschnig
- 11 A. Sieb
- 14 W. Boving
- 36 F. Moreno Fell
- 37 B. Bobzien
Timeline
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7' SC Freiburg Var · Goal cancelledL. Holer
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12' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal GoalL. Kubler · Assist: Philipp Lienhart
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26' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal GoalV. Grifo · Assist: L. Holer
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28' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Red CardPaul Nebel
Foul
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50' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal GoalJ. Manzambi · Assist: Y. Suzuki
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52' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardS. Kawasaki
Foul
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54' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Nordin · On: L. Maloney
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65' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardStefan Bell
Foul
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69' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Kubler · On: C. Gunter
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69' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Suzuki · On: I. Matanovic
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72' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: W. Boving
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73' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3Off: Stefan Bell · On: A. Hanche-Olsen
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73' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Hollerbach · On: A. Sieb
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80' SC Freiburg Var · Goal cancelledJ. Manzambi
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80' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Manzambi · On: P. Osterhage
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80' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Beste · On: D. Scherhant
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87' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Treu · On: M. Rosenfelder
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90' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal GoalP. Osterhage · Assist: Matthias Ginter
Match Stats
| Stat | SC Freiburg | FSV Mainz 05 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 70% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 23 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 716 | 245 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 1 |
| xG | 4.60 | 0.11 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 0 |
| Possession | 75% | 25% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 642 | 171 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 0 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Lukas Kubler and subsequent red card for Paul Nebel of Mainz 05 marked a turning point, giving SC Freiburg significant momentum.
- ▸ Jordan Manzambi's goal in the 50th minute extended SC Freiburg’s lead, further demoralizing FSV Mainz 05 who were already down to ten men.