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Freiburg tops Bundesliga after win against Schalke with 10 men

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:33 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Freiburg tops Bundesliga after win against Schalke with 10 men

Summary

SC Freiburg secured a 2-1 victory over FC Schalke 04 at Europa-Park Stadion on October 10, despite playing with 10 men after Yuito Suzuki's dismissal. Keisuke Gotō scored a late winner, which emphasized the team's resilience under pressure. Coach Julian Schuster remarked that winning while down a player is a significant achievement, regardless of the league standings. Freiburg's win moved them to the top of the Bundesliga, benefiting from draws by Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. They remain unbeaten this season, with their upcoming Conference League match against FK Jablonec approaching.

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By the Numbers

•Freiburg won 2-1 against Schalke with a late goal from Gotō.
•Yuito Suzuki was sent off, leaving Freiburg to play with 10 men.
•Freiburg is now unbeaten in eight matches across all competitions this season.
•The team leads the Bundesliga on goal difference, with 13 points after five matches.
•Next, Freiburg faces FK Jablonec in the Conference League.

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10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Freiburg's Schuster: Win with 10 men more important than league lead

What they're saying

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Freiburg coach Julian Schuster stressed that topping the Bundesliga standings played "no role whatsoever, either before or after the game" against Schalke on Sunday. "Having experienced what it’s like to win while down a man and still be able to press like that is a much more important and significant fact," he said after the match.
— Yahoo Sports

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