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Freiburg coach Julian Schuster marks 100th match in Conference League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 3:18 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Freiburg coach Julian Schuster marks 100th match in Conference League opener

Summary

Julian Schuster celebrates his 100th match as SC Freiburg coach on October 14, leading the Bundesliga leaders against Czech team Jablonec in their Conference League opener. Schuster, who took over in 2024, guided Freiburg to impressive runs in previous seasons, including a near-Champions League qualification and a Europa League final. The club has made headlines with record turnover and profits. Maximilian Eggestein emphasized the importance of starting the competition strong, as Freiburg faces tough away matches against Monaco and Trabzonspor in the coming weeks. The team is assessing the fitness of winger Niklas Beste, who is recovering from an injury sustained in a recent Bundesliga victory over Schalke.

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•Schuster celebrates his 100th match as Freiburg coach.
•Freiburg hosts Jablonec in the Conference League opener.
•Freiburg leads the Bundesliga and achieved record turnover.
•Team faces challenging upcoming matches against Monaco and Trabzonspor.
•Niklas Beste's fitness is in question due to a recent injury.

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3:18 PMYahoo Sports — 'Deep sense of gratitude': Freiburg coach on 100th game in ECL opener

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Julian Schuster celebrates his 100th game as Freiburg coach on Thursday when the surprise Bundesliga leaders host Czech side Jablonec in their Conference League opener. Former Freiburg player Schuster took over from long-serving Christian Streich in 2024, almost led them into the Champions League in his first season and reached the Europa League final last term.
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