Match report
SC Freiburg Defeats Red Bull Salzburg 1-0 in Europa League Clash
SC Freiburg
1–0
FT
Red Bull Salzburg
Dec 11, 2025
SC Freiburg secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg in their UEFA Europa League match, thanks to Philipp Lienhart's 50th-minute strike. The win was made possible by the early red card issued to P. Ratkov of Red Bull Salzburg at the 38th minute, leaving them with a man disadvantage for much of the game.
Key Facts
- • SC Freiburg: Philipp Lienhart scored the winning goal in the 50th minute.
- • Red Bull Salzburg: P. Ratkov received a red card in the 38th minute after violent conduct.
- • Substitutions for Red Bull Salzburg included S. Diabate and E. Baidoo.
- • SC Freiburg made multiple substitutions, including J. Adamu and V. Grifo.
Lineups
SC Freiburg
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 N. Atubolu (G)
- 29 P. Treu (D)
- 28 M. Ginter (D)
- 3 P. Lienhart (D)
- 30 C. Gunter (D)
- 8 M. Eggestein (M)
- 44 J. Manzambi (M)
- 19 J. Beste (M)
- 14 Y. Suzuki (M)
- 32 V. Grifo (M)
- 20 J. Adamu (F)
Substitutes
- 21 F. Muller
- 24 J. Huth
- 5 A. Jung
- 6 P. Osterhage
- 7 D. Scherhant
- 9 L. Holer
- 17 L. Kubler
- 22 C. Irie
- 27 N. Hofler
- 31 I. Matanovic
- 33 J. Makengo
- 43 B. Ogbus
Red Bull Salzburg
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Schlager (G)
- 22 S. Lainer (D)
- 23 J. Gadou (D)
- 2 J. Rasmussen (D)
- 3 A. Terzic (D)
- 18 M. Bidstrup (M)
- 5 S. Diabate (M)
- 20 E. Baidoo (M)
- 11 Y. Vertessen (M)
- 7 C. Bischoff (M)
- 21 P. Ratkov (F)
Substitutes
- 52 C. Zawieschitzky
- 92 S. Hamzic
- 9 K. Onisiwo
- 13 F. Kratzig
- 15 M. Diambou
- 19 K. Konate
- 27 K. Alajbegovic
- 25 O. Lukic
- 37 T. Trummer
- 38 V. Sulzbacher
- 43 E. Aguilar
- 49 M. K. Yeo
Timeline
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37' Red Bull Salzburg Var · Card upgradeP. Ratkov
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38' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Red CardP. Ratkov
Violent conduct
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45'+1 Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow CardS. Lainer
Foul
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46' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Bischoff · On: T. Trummer
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50' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal GoalPhilipp Lienhart · Assist: J. Beste
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63' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Diabate · On: Moussa Kounfolo Yeo
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70' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Treu · On: L. Kubler
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70' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Adamu · On: I. Matanovic
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76' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Baidoo · On: K. Konate
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76' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Vertessen · On: K. Alajbegovic
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78' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3Off: Philipp Lienhart · On: A. Jung
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78' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4Off: V. Grifo · On: L. Holer
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80' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow CardL. Kubler
Foul
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85' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Manzambi · On: P. Osterhage
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89' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow CardY. Suzuki
Foul
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89' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Lainer · On: K. Onisiwo
Match Stats
| Stat | SC Freiburg | Red Bull Salzburg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 79% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 28 | 6 |
| Corners | 10 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 534 | 376 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 11 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| xG | 2.61 | 0.43 |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 3 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 462 | 298 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 3 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 12 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ P. Ratkov's red card in the 38th minute significantly shifted momentum in favor of SC Freiburg.
- ▸ Philipp Lienhart's goal at the half-hour mark (50') solidified SC Freiburg's lead and kept Red Bull Salzburg under pressure for the remainder of the game.