SC Freiburg II celebrates Bitzer Cup victory

SC Freiburg II defeated VfB Stuttgart II 1‑0 in the Bitzer Cup final on June 10, 2026, securing the trophy. Kaulach scored the decisive goal in the 68th minute, backed by solid contributions from Wally and Pepic. The win highlights the depth of the Breisgau club's squad.

How did the tournament unfold?

In the semi‑final, SC Freiburg II comfortably beat TuS Ergenzingen 2‑0. The opposition stayed scoreless after the second half, while Kaulach opened the scoring in the 34th minute. In the third‑place match, SSV Reutlingen thrashed Ergenzingen 5‑0, with Kaulach netting a hat‑trick.

U19 side also lifts the cup

A day later the U19 teams met in the final against 1. FSV Mainz 05. SC Freiburg won convincingly 4‑0, with the attacking line dominating from the start. In the small final VfB Stuttgart edged Borussia Mönchengladbach 1‑0. The semi‑final saw Freiburg beat Borussia 2‑0, while Mainz won an 8‑7 shoot‑out against Stuttgart.

What does this mean for the club?

Securing both titles boosts confidence in the club's youth development. While the first team currently sits 7th in the Bundesliga with 47 points (13 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses) and recently lost 0‑3 to Aston Villa, the reserve players demonstrate that squad depth exists. The league tally of 51 goals scored and 57 conceded shows defensive frailty, but the emerging talents could help shore up the back line.

Outlook for the upcoming season

The youth squads will now see increased playing time in the senior setup, especially as pre‑season preparations begin. Coach Christian Streich may integrate several U19 and II players to address defensive issues. The 42‑point gap to leaders Bayern München remains large, yet the fresh energy from the academy could make a difference.

Context for the first team

Despite the youth success, the senior side remains mid‑table: SC Freiburg is 7th in the Bundesliga with 47 points, 13 wins, 8 draws and 13 losses from 34 games, recent form W‑L‑D‑L‑W. The current record of 51 goals for and 57 against (‑6 goal difference) indicates work still needed to climb back into the top tier.