Freiburg kicks off the new season with a draw - Season kick-off ends in draw for Freiburg
SC Freiburg and Spanish side CA Osasuna played out an exciting 2-2 draw in a pre-season friendly at the Europa-Park Stadion on August 9, 2025.
The match showcased the attacking potential of both teams as they concluded their summer preparations. Freiburg, known for their energetic pressing and fluid passing, took the lead in the 43rd minute through Igor Matanovic, the new striker for SC Freiburg.
However, CA Osasuna dominated the game, and in the 82nd minute, Raul Garcia scored for the Spanish club, giving them the lead. The match remained in Osasuna's favour until the final third, when Junior Adamu scored an equaliser for Freiburg through a penalty kick, saving the draw for the German club.
The match was divided into three 45-minute periods and featured tactical battles with both teams testing their squads and strategies ahead of their respective league seasons. Freiburg had a strong recent form, having scored 14 goals and conceded just seven across their last six matches prior to this game.
Osasuna made a tactical change, replacing their entire team except for striker Raul Garcia, for the last 45 minutes. Freiburg also made multiple substitutions after 70 minutes. The score at half-time was 1:0 in favour of SC Freiburg.
The DFB-Pokal, the German football cup competition, will be the next challenge for SC Freiburg. In the first round, they will face regional league side Sportfreunde Lotte. Despite the draw against Osasuna, SC Freiburg remains undefeated in their preparation for the new season. Next Saturday, SC Freiburg's first competitive match is scheduled against Sportfreunde Lotte.
This friendly provided meaningful insights into Freiburg's squad depth and offensive capabilities while allowing Osasuna to test their defensive resilience and tactical adjustments. Both sides displayed individual skill and team effort throughout the game.
The game was played in front of around 30,000 spectators at the Europa-Park Stadion, serving as a final tune-up before Bundesliga and La Liga campaigns began. With the new season just around the corner, both teams are ready to showcase their skills in their respective league competitions.
In light of their pre-season preparations, SC Freiburg implemented their community policy by providing vocational training opportunities for some of the local residents at the Europa-Park Stadion during the match against CA Osasuna. The athletic performance of both teams was reminiscent of the energy and skill displayed in various European leagues, particularly in football matches.
