First team

Freiburg battled from behind to beat Kaiserslautern 2-1 (a.e.t.) in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. Late goals from Rolland Sallai (82‘) and Ritsu Doan (111’) prevented an upset at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion.

In the first round of the cup, SC Freiburg will face second-division side 1. FC Kaiserslautern away from home (Sunday, 15:30 CEST).

After an intense, topsy-turvy game of three 45-minute periods, SC Freiburg’s tough friendly against Racing Strasbourg ended all square at 3-3 in Colmar.

It’s four games unbeaten for Freiburg in pre-season so far. Streich’s side will be looking to make it five on Saturday, in their final pre-season game before the first round of the DFB-Pokal.

SC Freiburg made it two wins from two games on Saturday. New signing Michael Gregoritsch (71') scored the only goal of the game as Christian Streich's side defeated French Ligue 1 outfit Stade Rennes 1-0.

SC Freiburg won the first of two friendlies held on Saturday. Hugo Siquet (17’), Nils Petersen (43’) and Kimberly Ezekwem (55’) were on the scoresheet as Christian Streich’s side ran out 3-0 winners.

Ten days in Schruns are over and SC Freiburg will kick off the new season in two weeks with a DFB-Pokal game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Head coach Christian Streich on the pre-season so far…

Lucas Höler has broken his right foot during the training camp in Schruns. The 28-year-old suffered the injury during this morning's training session.

Christian Günter will remain as captain of SC Freiburg. The 29-year-old was re-appointed into the role by his teammates at the Schruns training camp on Monday evening.

SC Freiburg defeated FC St. Gallen 4-3 in their pre-season friendly with some new additions on show.