Instead, Freiburg put the more targeted pinpricks after Bayer’s energetic start. In his last game for SC, defender Nico Schlotterbeck missed two header chances (13′, 15′) against Bayer substitute goalkeeper Andrei Lunev. A little later Lunev was able to thank the post, which Lucas Höler hit with his head (20th). Freiburg was the more active team up until the half-time whistle.
Alario breaks through sluggish phase
The second half started rather leisurely, neither team took any risks. Then Alario made his appearance. Storm colleague Schick served Alario, who confidently pushed in for the lead. Then Leverkusen got stronger. First, Schick hit the crossbar from an acute angle (59′), then Paulinho also failed because of the aluminum. Freiburg’s Mark Flekken was still on it with his fingers (64′).
Baumgartlinger replaced to applause
Julian Baumgartlinger had been substituted shortly before, it was an emotional moment. Baumgartlinger will leave Leverkusen, coach Gerardo Seoane called him up again from the start and as captain.
Haberer compensation is not enough for a point
Freiburg didn’t get enough offense, but Philipp Lienhart almost scored the desired equalizer after a corner (70′). Haberer then did better – but the 1-1 draw wasn’t enough at that point to intervene again in the Champions League race with Leipzig.
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Instead, Leverkusen caused the last excitement of this game. Sardar Azmoun initially failed on the post (90 + 3), before Palacios scored from the center circle against Freiburg’s advanced – including goalkeeper Flekken – to Bayer’s victory.
Highlight for Freiburg: DFB Cup final against Leipzig
While Bayer Leverkusen is taking its well-deserved summer break, SC Freiburg has another highlight coming up: next Saturday (May 21, 7 p.m., live on Erste and streamed on sportschau.de) the DFB Cup final will take place against RB Leipzig .