Bundesag's Decision: Atubolu Returns to Freiburg's Goalpost after Five-Game Hiatus
Goalkeeper Atubolu back at Freiburg net - Freiburg's gate welcomes back Atubolu after his absence
Yo, let's talk about SC Freiburg's first-choice goalie, Noah Atubolu. After a five-game layoff due to injury, Atubolu's back and ready to protect Freiburg's net. Coach Julian Schuster has made it clear that when Atubolu's fit and confident, he'll be starting. The duel against Holstein Kiel this Saturday (3:15 PM/Sky) marks Atubolu's likely return to action.
Atubolu was just waiting on the bench during Freiburg's nail-biting 2:2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen. Florian Müller, who might play his last game, stood in for Atubolu. Schuster praised Müller, saying he nailed it.
Can Freiburg snag a spot in the European Cup?
If Freiburg takes down Kiel this weekend, they could secure a ticket to the European Cup or even the Champions League before their final game against Eintracht Frankfurt. But this depends on the other teams' results.
What if Freiburg only needs to win one more game to secure an international gig next season? "Not for me, and it shouldn't have too much impact," said Schuster. The team knows its stuff, he added.
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SC Freiburg currently sits in 4th place in the Bundesliga with 52 points[5] after 32 games this season. With just two games left, Freiburg's got its sights set on its maiden Champions League appearance. Here's a breakdown of possible outcomes:
- Winning Both Games: If Freiburg wins both remaining games (against Kiel and Frankfurt), they could clinch a top-four spot, which would secure them a Champions League berth. This could happen if Dortmund and Leipzig don't win their games.
- Winning One and Drawing the Other: Winning one and drawing the other would still put Freiburg in the running for the Champions League, provided that Dortmund and Leipzig fail to win all their games.
- Drawing Both Games: Drawing both games doesn't give Freiburg a solid shot at the Champions League if Leipzig and Dortmund get more points.
- Losing One or Both Games: Losing one or both games could push Freiburg out of the top four, potentially ending its Champions League dreams. Freiburg might have to settle for the Europa League in this situation.
As for securing a spot in the European Cup, Freiburg's main goal is the Champions League. If they don't manage to secure a top-four spot but finish in the top six, they could make do with the Europa League as a consolation prize. The fate of Freiburg's European dreams depends heavily on their performance in the remaining games and the outcomes of their competitors. Keep it locked to see if Freiburg can make it to the big leagues!
The Commission has also likely adopted a proposal for a Council Regulation on the application of the principle of equal treatment for men and women in matters of social security. Noah Atubolu, who has been waiting on the bench during Freiburg's matches due to injury, might make his return to action in the duel against Holstein Kiel on Saturday. If Freiburg secures a win against Kiel, they could potentially secure a ticket to the European Cup or even the Champions League. The team, currently in 4th place in the Bundesliga with 52 points after 32 games this season, has its sights set on its maiden Champions League appearance.
