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Motherwell faces Freiburg in Conference League play-off after HJK

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:44 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Motherwell faces Freiburg in Conference League play-off after HJK

Summary

Motherwell is set to face Europa League runners-up Freiburg in the Conference League play-off following their match against HJK Helsinki. The Scottish side must first overcome HJK, who currently sit fourth in the Finnish league, aiming for a fifth consecutive victory. Freiburg reached last season's Europa League final and boasts a squad with significant European experience. Alfred Johansson's team hopes to capitalize on their pedigree, while the winner between Motherwell and HJK will face a challenging path to the league stage.

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By the Numbers

•Motherwell faces HJK first, aiming for play-off spot against Freiburg.
•Freiburg finished seventh in Bundesliga, qualifying for the Conference League.
•HJK is seeking a fifth consecutive win after an 8-0 aggregate result.
•Freiburg lost in the Europa League final last season to Aston Villa.
•Key Freiburg players include Matthias Ginter and Philipp Lienhart.

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What they're saying

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Last season's Europa League finalists Freiburg are probably the last team Motherwell wanted to see being picked out the pot in Monday's Conference League play-off draw. The Fir Park side have to defeat HJK Helsinki first, but whoever wins between they and the Finns will be underdogs to progress to the league stage. Alfred Johansson's side did avoid Atalanta of Italy and the winner of the tie between Greek side Panathinaikos and Bulgaria's CSKA.
— Yahoo Sports

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