The SC Freiburg exited the Europa League eighth‑finals after a 0‑1 defeat to KRC Genk in the first leg. Zakaria El Ouahdi opened the scoring in the 24th minute, curling a sharp angle inside the box to give the Belgian side a one‑goal advantage. Freiburg had celebrated briefly, but a 10th‑minute goal by Johan Manzambi was ruled out for offside. Yuito Suzuki came closest for the visitors, missing a shot that hit the post in the 37th minute.
In the Conference League, 1. FSV Mainz 05 managed a goalless draw against Sigma Olomouc. The biggest chance for the hosts fell to Nelson Weiper, who struck from close range at goalkeeper Jakub Koutný in the 78th minute but did not convert. Mainzer’s opposition pushed on in the closing stages, notably with a long‑range effort from Patrik Barath in the 88th minute, but no goal was found. Both ties therefore remain undecided ahead of the return fixtures.