Freiburg celebrated a narrow 1‑0 home win over Maccabi Tel Aviv on the seventh matchday of the Europa League group stage. In the Europa Park stadium, the Germans struggled against a low‑centered Maccabi side that relied almost exclusively on defense. Freiburg dominated the ball and space throughout the first half, but the German side initially produced only half‑chances and repeatedly failed to convert, either hitting the post or being shut out by Maccabi’s goalkeeper, Roy Mishpati.
After the break, coach Julian Schuster’s team stepped up the tempo, creating a series of good opportunities. The only breakthrough came late, with Igor Matanovic heading home in the 82nd minute from a cross by Christian Günter. In added time, Freiburg defended the lead with concentration, denying Maccabi any dangerous chances to equalize. With this victory, the club’s record of seven consecutive unbeaten matches in the Europa League remains intact, keeping them well on course for the remainder of the campaign.