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Motherwell falls to Freiburg 3-1 in Europa League play-off first leg

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:33 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Motherwell falls to Freiburg 3-1 in Europa League play-off first leg

Summary

Motherwell suffered a 3-1 defeat at home to Freiburg in the Europa League play-off first leg on August 20. Playing with 10 men for the last half-hour after a red card, the team conceded a late goal that shaped the outcome. Despite the loss, fans expressed pride in the team's effort against last year's Europa League finalists. The squad aims to build on this performance in the second leg in Germany.

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By the Numbers

•Motherwell lost 3-1 to Freiburg in the first leg of the play-off.
•The match featured a red card for Motherwell after a controversial penalty.
•Fans praised the team's effort despite the defeat.
•The second leg is set to take place in Germany.
•Motherwell played with 10 men for the final 30 minutes.

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9:33 AMYahoo Sports — Motherwell fans 'proud of the team' despite defeat

What they're saying

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Matt: Nights like this are so rare for a club like Motherwell. To take the Europa League finalists all the way is an incredible achievement. Pretty soft penalty and ridiculous red card killed the game.
— Yahoo Sports

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