SC Freiburg Reach First-Ever European Final After Overturning Braga

Freiburg stun Braga to set up Europa League final with Villa.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 71 min read

via FabrizioRomano

What happened: SC Freiburg defeated Sporting Braga 3-1 at the Europa-Park Stadion to secure a 4-3 aggregate victory and a spot in the Europa League final. Lukas Kübler scored a brace and Johan Manzambi netted a spectacular effort to ensure Freiburg stun Braga to reach first-ever Europa League final.

Why it matters: The victory marks a historic milestone for Freiburg, who reach a major European final for the first time in club history. The German side capitalized on an early red card for Braga's Mario Dorgeles to dominate the match and secure their place in Istanbul.

By the numbers: Score: Freiburg 3-1 Braga (Agg: 4-3). Scorers: Kübler (19', 72'), Manzambi (41') | Víctor (79'). Red Card: Dorgeles (6'). Possession: Freiburg 62%, Braga 38%.

What to watch: Freiburg will face Aston Villa in the Europa League final on May 20 at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul.

Sources

@FabrizioRomano May 7, 5:34 PM ET

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