Backhaus’s error and Freiburg’s surge secure Conference League spot

In a tense second‑leg at the Europa Park Stadion, the SC Freiburg turned a first‑leg advantage into a decisive win over FC Motherwell, despite a costly mistake from goalkeeper Backhaus, and clinched their place in the Conference League’s group stage.

Der SC Freiburg had already secured a Hinspielsieg against FC Motherwell, and they reinforced that advantage by winning the Playoff‑Rückspiel as well. The Breisgauer thus earned the Ticket for the Ligaphase of the Conference League.

Backhaus patzt with a mis‑control that gave Motherwell a brief chance, but the mistake did not alter the final outcome. Scherhant glänzt with a crucial save that helped preserve the lead.