Berlin, May 19, 2026 (AFP) - 'Little' Freiburg chasing glory in debut European final

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Freiburg have never won a trophy nor qualified for the Champions League, but could achieve both with victory against Aston Villa in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday. The match at Besiktas Park is the Black Forest side's second major final - after losing the 2022 German Cup final to Leipzig on penalties - and is just rewards for their steady development. Once not even the biggest club in Freiburg, the club are enjoying the most su......

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