SC Freiburg claim a 2-1 home victory over Schalke 04.

The Bundesliga meeting between SC Freiburg and Schalke 04 took place on 11 October 2026 at the Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg im Breisgau. Both sides entered the match looking to add three points to their campaign, and the atmosphere was lively under the afternoon sun.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were decisive. In the 10th minute, Maximilian Eggestein opened the scoring for the hosts with a left-footed finish from very close range after a corner, putting SC Freiburg ahead 1-0. The early lead set the tone, but Schalke 04 responded swiftly.

Thirty minutes into the game, Kenan Karaman restored parity for the visitors. Receiving the ball in the centre of the box, he struck a low effort to the bottom right corner. The move had been set up by Adrian Gantenbein, whose corner delivery created the chance, and the goal levelled the score at 1-1.

The second half began with a series of cautions. Yuito Suzuki received a yellow card in the 49th minute, followed by Matthias Ginter’s booking in the 57th minute, both for Freiburg. The disciplinary pressure intensified when Suzuki was shown a second yellow in the 64th minute for a bad foul, resulting in a sending-off. Freiburg were forced to play the remaining 26 minutes with ten men, a significant tactical challenge.

Despite being a man down, Freiburg regained the lead late on. In the 85th minute, Keisuke Goto headed home from the centre of the box after a cross from Vincenzo Grinto. The strike made it 2-1 and proved decisive.

Two minutes later, Schalke’s Hwang Hee-Chan was booked for a bad foul in the 87th minute, but the late caution could not alter the result.

Standout performers

  • Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg) – Scored the opening goal in the 10th minute, giving his side the early advantage.
  • Kenan Karaman (Schalke 04) – Netted the equaliser in the 30th minute, assisted by Adrian Gantenbein.
  • Keisuke Goto (SC Freiburg) – Delivered the winning header in the 85th minute, with a cross from Vincenzo Grifo.

Match facts

  • Final score: SC Freiburg 2-1 Schalke 04
  • Scorers: Maximilian Eggestein (10'), Kenan Karaman (30'), Keisuke Goto (85')
  • Assists: Adrian Gantenbein (30'), Vincenzo Grifo (85')
  • Bookings: Yuito Suzuki (49'), Matthias Ginter (57'), Hwang Hee-Chan (87')
  • Sending-off: Yuito Suzuki (second yellow, 64') – SC Freiburg played the remainder of the match with ten men.
  • Venue: Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg im Breisgau

What it means

The three points keep SC Freiburg ahead in this Bundesliga encounter, while Schalke 04 return home with a narrow defeat after conceding the decisive goal despite a resilient second-half performance.