SC Freiburg has been handed an attractive draw for the UEFA Conference League group stage. The fixtures were drawn on Friday in Monaco, as reported by FAZ Sport.
Following successful qualification against FC Motherwell, the Bundesliga side faces a group with four home and four away matches. Home games at the Dreisamstadion will be against Panathinaikos Athens, Twente Enschede, and FK Jablonec. The away trips will take them to AS Monaco, Trabzonspor, and FK Kauno Žalgiris. The group stage begins on October 15, 2024, and concludes on December 17 of the same year.
How did Freiburg qualify?
SC Freiburg had to secure their place in the group stage through qualification. Under coach Julian Schuster, the club overcame Scottish side FC Motherwell in the qualifying rounds. Freiburg won the first leg 3-1 and followed it up with a 4-1 victory in the return match. These clear wins were the foundation for participation in today's draw. Last season, Freiburg had reached the Europa League final but lost 3-0 to Aston Villa.
Which opponents will Freiburg face?
The draw produced an interesting mix of established and less familiar clubs. Panathinaikos Athens is a historic Greek side, while Twente Enschede hails from the Netherlands. FK Jablonec represents the Czech Republic. The away opponents AS Monaco and Turkish side Trabzonspor promise challenging fixtures. FK Kauno Žalgiris from Lithuania is considered the theoretically easiest opponent in the group. For the fans, this draw means exciting travel destinations and four interesting home matches at the stadium.
What is SC Freiburg's current standing?
The European planning takes place against the backdrop of the current Bundesliga season. Freiburg finished the completed 2024/25 campaign in 7th place in the table with 47 points. Their record from 34 games was 13 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses. The team scored 51 goals and conceded 57, resulting in a negative goal difference of -6. In the table, this placed them 42 points behind champions Bayern Munich. The recent form guide shows the results WLDLW. The next league match is a home game against Werder Bremen on August 30, 2026. All further dates can be found on our fixtures page.
What does European competition mean for the season schedule?
Participation in European competition presents challenges for SC Freiburg's match schedule and squad. With eight group matches between October and December, an additional workload is added. Coach Julian Schuster will have to manage his squad carefully. However, the chances of progressing from this group are considered good. The Conference League final will be held on June 2, 2027, in Istanbul. For the fans, participation is another highlight following the Europa League final appearance two years ago. The current squad composition can be viewed on our squad page.
The draw marks the official start of the European season for SC Freiburg. After the disappointment of last season's Europa League final, the club now has the chance to make a fresh attempt in the Conference League. The coming weeks will show how the team copes with the double burden of league and European football.
