Highlights

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Full-time: Union Berlin 4-2 Freiburg

A full-bloodied battle for the top four ends in a big win for Union Berlin that lifts them three points clear of their rivals for a Champions League qualifying spot, with two matches remaining.
Full-time
90'
+ 7

Diogo Leite treated

The Portuguese defender is helped off the pitch after receiving some lengthy treatment following an elbow from Gregoritsch.
90'
+ 3

Freiburg pushing

Union Berlin have plenty of players back now and are defending with relative ease.
90'

Five minutes of stoppage time indicated

The home fans show they find that to be excessive, but they should be home and dry from here.
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
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88'

Gießelmann free-kick wide

The free-kick sails wide of the post from 25 metres out. Only another couple of minutes plus stoppage time to play now, with the home fans in full voice again.
84'

Trio of Freiburg chances!

Rönnow punches a curling Sallai shot behind for a corner. Ginter then knocks the ball onto the crossbar and sends an overhead kick past the goalkeeper on the rebound that Thorsby clears off the line.
83'

Union punch

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
The hosts have far exceeded their xG
xGoals
4
1.6
1.46
4
Goals
80'

Laidouni makes it four!

Union Berlin burst Freiburg open on the break. Becker puts Jordan behind the defence, who lays it across for Laidouni, who is in acres in space and can calmly slot the ball past Flekken for his first Bundesliga goal.
80'
Aissa Laidouni
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
80 %
79'

Sallai shot blocked

The Freiburg attacker has a chance from a tight angle and Knoche sticks a leg out in a great block.
77'

Corner to Freiburg

Grifo curls it in, but it's headed clear by Union Berlin.
76'

Jordan clips wide

Becker runs at Sildillia and cuts the ball across, and Jordan then knocks it wide at the near post.
73'

Penalty area scramble

Trimmel hoists a free-kick in and all hell breaks loose in the box, but Freiburg are eventually able to clear.
73'

You cannot take your eyes off this!

Freiburg looked down and out at half-time but with 20 minutes still to play, this tie is wide open again.
70'

Glorious Grifo penalty!

A cheeky Panenka from the Italian sees the ball sail over Rönnow and leaves Union on the ropes!
70'
Vincenzo Grifo
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
77 %
68'

Penalty to Freiburg!

The referee points to the spot as Sallai goes down under a challenge from Doeki. VAR confirms the spot kick will stand.
67'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationPenalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
66'

Höler wide

Encouraging for Freiburg. The ball is clipped over the defence and Höler meets it first time, sending it wide.
63'

Jordan on

The American will partner Becker as Urs Fischer makes a double change in order to freshen things up in the aim of keeping control of the game.
63'

Substitution

60'

Grifo fires over

The Italian takes the ball forward and smashes over from 20 metres out. An unlikely effort, but the intent will please the Freiburg fans who might just be thinking a comeback is possible.
59'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo penalty
58'

Becker's pace has been crucial

After clawing a goal back, Freiburg will be hoping Union tire in the final 30 minutes, though.
Fastest runner (km/h)
33.53
31.94
Sheraldo Becker Christian Günter
56'

Gulde gets one back

Freiburg are known for their set-piece mastery and indeed a dead ball gives them a lifeline. Grifo swings a free-kick in and Manuel Gulde rises to sink a header straight in at the near post. Game on!
56'

Manuel Gulde

GOAL!

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Manuel Gulde
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
23 %
55'

Union fans sing of Champions League

The spring sun is shining, and the home fans are thinking ahead to the incredible new ground that their club could just take to next season. They need to see this one out though first!
53'

Streich makes two more switches

Gregoritsch will hope to offer an attacking outlet as the Freiburg coach tries to shake things up and inspire a way back.
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Smashing first half for Sheraldo

Sheraldo Becker has had three goal involvements (two goals and an assist) in a single Bundesliga match for the first time.
50'

Schäfer shoots

Schäfer drives the ball just wide from 30 metres out. It's been a quiet enough start to the second period, with no sign yet that Union's commanding lead is going to be threatened.
46'

Keitel header

The visitors have the first effort of the second period, as Keitel sends a looping header on target. A decent effort, but it's an ambitious one and Rönnow can gather without any trouble.
46'

We're underway again

Freiburg have made a change - and are hoping for a miracle comeback.
Kick-off!
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Half-time: Union Berlin 3-0 Freiburg

A dream first half for the hosts after a quick-fire Behrens strike and deadly Becker double.
Half-time
45'

Three minutes of stoppage time indicated

Plenty of Union Berlin fans probably do not want this first period to end, but Christian Streich will be eager to hear that half-time whistle.
44'

Union keeping the ball

Everything is clicking for the hosts now after Freiburg edged possession in the opening phases. The visitors surely need to find a way back into this fast to have any hopes of mounting a comeback.
42'

It's boisterous in Berlin

The Union Berlin faithful are lapping up every moment of this stunning first-half performance. They are on course for three points that will leave them in pole position to seal a top-four spot.
40'

Win Probability

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Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
1'
44.9 %
Now
96.5 %
38'

Becker again!

Union Berlin are all over Freiburg as Becker makes it three! A pull-back by Knoche to the edge of the box is smashed in past Flekken at the near post.
38'
Sheraldo Becker
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
5 %
36'

Beautiful Becker goal!

Incredible play from the Union Berlin number 27. He receives a pass, beats a defender, hits a one-two with Knoche, strokes the ball between Flekken's legs and in before pulling out a spiderman mask for his celebration.
36'
Sheraldo Becker
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
32 %
34'

Brilliant from Bekker

The Union Berlin forward receives the ball high up on the left and twists this way and that before firing a powerful shot off-target.
32'

Forced early change

Kübler goes down injured and is replaced by Sallai.
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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Sheraldo Becker
Sheraldo Becker33.31km/h
29'

Freiburg threaten

Freiburg's best moments so far. Leite clears the ball behind, and Kübler has a headed effort tipped over the crossbar by Rönnow. A Grifo shot from the next corner also requires a save from the Union goalkeeper after taking a deflection off Schäfer.
26'

Union keep coming

Roussillon clips a ball into the box now, which is cleared. It's been a busy shift for the Freiburg backline so far.
21'

Trimmel over

It's all Union so far, with the captain blasting over from just inside the box.
19'

Union break into the box again

Roussillon comes in from the left and plays the ball across to Schäfer, who is lurking around the penalty box, but his shot is blocked.
16'

Union Berlin race out of the blocks

The ground is shaking from the noise, and the hosts have put in the kind of battling performance to match the occasion!
Distance run (km)
21.1
19.7
14'

Furious start shakes Freiburg

Every time Union Berlin bring the ball forward, their intensity is threatening to break through the Freiburg defence.
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Eight for the season for Behrens

Only Sheraldo Becker has netted more often for Union this season (nine).
10'

Becker brings the ball forward

A good chase down the right by Becker to win a corner. Diogo Leite heads wide from that. The rowdy Union Berlin faithful are loving this!
8'

Tactical equation shaken up

It will be fascinating to see how the sides approach things after that opening goal. Freiburg have seen most of the ball but now Union have extra incentive to sit deep and try to pick their opponents off on the break.
5'

Behrens blasts Union in front!

First chance, first goal! Union Berlin's famous efficiency in front of goal is on display again to devastating effect. Becker holds up a long ball upfield superbly before laying it across to his strike partner Kevin Behrens, who applies a tidy finish.
5'
Kevin Behrens
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
13 %
1'

Game on !

Away we go in Berlin. Huge 90 minutes ahead.
Kick-off!

Trimmel cheer

Christopher Trimmel is receiving a very special on-field presentation for that 300th competitive appearance we mentioned in an earlier post.

It's a beautiful day

The sun is shining down on the German capital as a packed Stadion An der Alten Försterei awaits both teams for today's Matchday 32 encounter. There's a superb atmosphere and conditions are perfect for football.
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Trimmel milestone

Coincidentally, Union's Christopher Trimmel is also playing his 300th competitive game today. The 36-year-old Austrian has been with the Irons since 2014.

Günter 300 up

Visiting captain Christian Günter is set to appear in his 300th Bundesliga game this afternoon and he has featured in every single one wearing the colours of Freiburg. No other player has played for the Black Forest club in Germany's top flight more often.
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More on that Union Berlin team

Urs Fischer also makes three changes following defeat in Augsburg last weekend. Diogo Leite (back from suspension), Schäfer and Trimmel are in while Jaeckel, Juranovic and Laidouni are on the bench.
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More on that Freiburg team

Christian Streich makes three changes to the side beaten 0-1 by Leipzig last weekend. Doan shakes off an injury doubt to start, as do Keitel and Sildillia, with Eggestein, Weißhaupt and Gregoritsch dropping to the bench. Lucas Höler is selected to lead the line in attack.

Union Berlin starting XI

Ronnow - Doekhi, Knoche, Leite - Trimmel, Schäfer, Khedira, Haberer, Roussillon - Behrens, Becker

Union Berlin subs

Grill, Jaeckel, Juranovic, Gießelmann, Thorsby, Laidouni, Michel, Leweling, Jordan

Freiburg starting XI

Flekken - Kübler, Ginter, Gulde - Sildilla, Keitel, Höfler, Günter (c) - Doan, Grifo - Höler

Freiburg subs

Atubolu, Ezekwem, Schmidt, Eggestein, Sallai, Jeong, Weißhaupt, Petersen, Gregoritsch

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2:03
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Goal-greedy Grifo

The last time the sides met in November, Vincenzo Grifo scored a hat-trick in the opening 20 minutes (with two penalties) to send Freiburg on the way to a comfortable 4-1 home win.
2:03
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Beaten but not bowed

The 0-1 defeat in Augsburg was only Union's second defeat in their past nine Bundesliga matches.

Union back again

Despite a 1-0 loss in Augsburg, Union Berlin have now confirmed a European qualification spot for the third consecutive season. A spot in the UEFA Champions League would once have been beyond their wildest dreams, but win at home to Freiburg, and it will be within their grasp.
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Defence remains tight despite loss

Freiburg were beaten at home by Leipzig 0-1, but the Black Forest side have not conceded more than once in any of their past 12 Bundesliga matches.

Freiburg fighting spirit

The visitors were beaten 0-1 to rival top-four hopefuls Leipzig last Saturday. Freiburg now have a chance to show the kind of resilience that has led to them not losing two successive matches all season. With Leipzig facing a trip to Bayern Munich next weekend, three points in Berlin could put Freiburg back in pole position among the three clubs squabbling for the two remaining spots in the top four.

Champions League calling

There is so much love for these two lesser fancied sides, who have battled at the business end of the table all season. They are currently level on points in fourth and fifth, meaning a win for either side would bring them really close to the dream of a first ever appearance in the UEFA Champions League.

Welcome along!

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