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Motherwell aims for European upset against Freiburg on Thursday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:11 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Motherwell aims for European upset against Freiburg on Thursday

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Lukas Fadinger and Motherwell prepare for their biggest match against Freiburg in the Conference League play-off on Thursday. The team looks to rebound from a recent defeat to Stenhousemuir in the Premier Sports Cup. Fadinger expressed confidence, stating that if the players give their best effort, they can compete against top European teams. The match follows Motherwell’s earlier victories over seeded teams HB Torshavn and HJK Helsinki, demonstrating their potential to challenge tough opponents.

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•Motherwell lost to Stenhousemuir in the Premier Sports Cup.
•Fadinger is looking forward to playing in Europe.
•Motherwell defeated HB Torshavn and HJK Helsinki to reach this stage.
•Match against Freiburg takes place on Thursday.

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8:11 AMYahoo Sports — Fadinger eyes Euro upset in biggest game of career

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Lukas Fadinger can't wait for the biggest game of his career on Thursday and is confident Motherwell can bounce back from domestic disappointment as they eye a major European shock against Freiburg. After Alfred Johansson suffered his first defeat in charge when much-changed Motherwell crashed out of the Premier Sports Cup to second-tier Stenhousemuir on Sunday, his side must now rouse themselves for the Conference League play-off. "In football, everything is possible," said Austrian midfielder Fadinger.
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Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:11 AM
Fadinger eyes Euro upset in biggest game of career
Lukas Fadinger can't wait for the biggest game of his career on Thursday and is confident Motherwell can bounce back from domestic disappointment as they eye a major European shock against Freiburg. After Alfred Johansson suffered his first defeat in charge when much-changed Motherwell crashed out of the Premier Sports Cup to second-tier Stenhousemuir on Sunday, his side must now rouse themselves for the Conference League play-off. "In football, everything is possible," said Austrian midfielder Fadinger.

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