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Freiburg and Mainz secure comfortable pre-season victories over French clubs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:37 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Freiburg and Mainz secure comfortable pre-season victories over French clubs

Summary

SC Freiburg and Mainz 05 both earned wins against French opponents in pre-season friendlies on August 8, 2026. Freiburg claimed two consecutive 2-0 victories over Strasbourg, with goals from Rouven Tarnutzer and Vincenzo Grifo in one match, and Lucas Höler netting both goals in another. Mainz triumphed 4-0 against Paris FC at Bruchwegstadion, featuring a goal from Fabio Gruber in the 20th minute, followed by tallies from Phillip Tietz, Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer, and Kacper Potulski. These performances come as both teams prepare for the upcoming Europa League season.

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By the Numbers

•Freiburg wins 2-0 twice against Strasbourg.
•Goals scored by Tarnutzer, Grifo, and Höler for Freiburg.
•Mainz beats Paris FC 4-0 at Bruchwegstadion.
•Fabio Gruber opens the scoring for Mainz.
•Match showcased strong performances from several Mainz players.

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7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Pre-season: Big wins for Freiburg and Mainz over Ligue 1 opponents

What they're saying

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SC Freiburg and Mainz 05 recorded wins over French teams in friendlies played on Saturday. The Europa League finalists extended Strasbourg’s poor pre-season with two 2-0 victories, while Mainz stunn...
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