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Freiburg aims to maintain momentum against Bayer Leverkusen

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 3:12 AM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Freiburg aims to maintain momentum against Bayer Leverkusen

Summary

Freiburg prepares to face Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday as the Bundesliga leaders look to build on a strong start to the season. Having only dropped two points in five games, Freiburg's performance follows a Europa League final appearance last season. Coach Julian Schuster emphasizes maintaining focus despite their impressive standing. With recent support from players like Matthias Ginter, the team hopes to capitalize on their momentum to potentially secure a Champions League spot.

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By the Numbers

•Freiburg tops the Bundesliga table with two points dropped in five matches.
•The team faces Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.
•Freiburg reached the Europa League final last season.
•Schuster replaced Christian Streich and continues former coaching success.
•Freiburg aims to break a 122-year wait for silverware.

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3:12 AMYahoo Sports — High-flying Freiburg try to shut out the noise as fairytale run continues

What they're saying

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Five months on from their Europa League final appearance, Freiburg sit atop the Bundesliga table as the most successful period in the Black Forest club's history rumbles on. Schuster stepped into the void and continued his former mentor's work, taking Freiburg to last season's Europa League final.
— Yahoo Sports

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