The match of the 8th round of the group stage of the UEFA Europa League for the 2025/2026 season took place the day before, featuring Lille (France) against Freiburg (Germany). The game was held at the Decathlon Arena – Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France. The home team won with a score of 1-0.

Match highlights:

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In the second half, at the 74th minute, the visitors’ midfielder Maximilian Eggestein received a red card and had to leave the field. Towards the end of the match, in the 90+2 minute, Lille’s forward Olivier Giroud scored the decisive goal.

After eight matches in the Europa League, Lille has accumulated 12 points, placing them in 18th position in the standings. Freiburg has earned 17 points, sitting in 7th place.

It is worth noting that the knockout phase of the current Europa League season will take place on February 19 and 26, 2026. The tournament’s final is set to be held at Beşiktaş Stadium in Istanbul on May 20, 2026.