Freiburg's Initial Clash of the Season Ends in a Stalemate
In a thrilling encounter at the Europa-Park Stadion, SC Freiburg and CA Osasuna played out a 2-2 draw in their official season opener. Despite Osasuna securing a 2-1 victory in their pre-season match on August 9, 2025, Freiburg maintained their unbeaten run in their preparations for the new season.
The game, played in three 45-minute intervals by mutual agreement, was attended by approximately 30,000 spectators. CA Osasuna dominated the game, but SC Freiburg took the lead through Igor Matanovic, a new signing for the team, in the 43rd minute.
In the second third, Lukas Kuebler scored for CA Osasuna, but his goal was disallowed due to an offside position (52.). The game remained evenly balanced until the 69th minute when Aimar Oroz equalised for Osasuna.
The equaliser seemed to have given Osasuna the upper hand, but SC Freiburg showed resilience. Junior Adamu scored the equaliser for Freiburg via a penalty kick in the 131st minute, securing a draw for the home team.
Freiburg made several changes to their team after 70 minutes, while Osasuna replaced their entire team except for striker Raul Garcia. Garcia scored the only goal for Osasuna in the 82nd minute, putting them ahead, but Freiburg held on to secure a draw.
Looking ahead, the 2022-2023 season will involve SC Freiburg's usual Bundesliga fixtures and potential European competition. However, the specific match dates and opponents were not provided in the current results. The first competitive match for SC Freiburg will be the first round of the DFB-Pokal against regional league side Sportfreunde Lotte, scheduled for next Saturday.
Sportfreunde Lotte will provide a challenging opponent for Freiburg's first competitive match of the season. As a regional league side, they will be looking to cause an upset against the Bundesliga team. The DFB-Pokals first round will be the first competitive match for SC Freiburg in the 2022-2023 season, and they will be aiming to start the season with a win.
Other European leagues might offer an opportunity for SC Freiburg to showcase their skills against various sports teams next season. Despite the thrilling draw against CA Osasuna, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate Freiburg's performance in the Bundesliga and potential European competition.
