By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Europa League knockout round draw: Freiburg drawn against Lens

Freiburg have discovered their Europa League knockout round play-off opponents.
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Freiburg were the only German team involved in the draw for the Europa League knockout round on Monday.

Today's draw in Nyon pitted the eight Europa League group second-place teams against the eight third-place teams from the Champions League group stage.

Freiburg were drawn against Lens, who finished behind Arsenal and PSV and ahead of Sevilla in their Champions League group.

The Europa League knockout round draw in full:

Feyenoord vs. Roma
Milan vs. Rennes
Lens vs. Freiburg
Young Boys vs. Sporting CP
Benfica vs. Toulouse
Braga vs. Qarabag
Galatasaray vs. Sparta Prague
Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Marseille

Bundesliga news

2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga preview: Hannover 96 vs. Eintracht Braunschweig
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartHoeneß lauds "more efficient" Porto on night of Stuttgart's Europa League exit
Eintracht FrankfurtRiera addresses growing concern over Doan’s dip in form
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Niko Bungert: "We’re so happy to have reached the quarter-finals"
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Posch hails "incredible atmosphere" as Mainz make history in Europe
Match report VfB StuttgartNartey sees red as Porto eliminate Stuttgart from the Europa League
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster hails Freiburg’s special evening
Match report Mainz 05Mainz see off 10-man Sigma Olomouc to book Conference quarter-final berth
Match report SC FreiburgGinter and history-maker Grifo send five-star Freiburg to first quarter-final
Eintracht FrankfurtRiera shares his trait that draws comparison with Guardiola
VfB StuttgartConfirmed lineups: FC Porto vs. VfB Stuttgart
Preview RB Leipzig & TSG Hoffenheim RB Leipzig vs. TSG Hoffenheim preview: Pivotal top-four clash awaits in Leipzig
Eintracht FrankfurtAlbert Riera: "Coaching is the second-best profession in the world"

Table

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Match days

Preview RB Leipzig & TSG Hoffenheim RB Leipzig vs. TSG Hoffenheim preview: Pivotal top-four clash awaits in Leipzig
1. FC KölnKöln trio, including Said El Mala, return to team training ahead of derby
Borussia DortmundDortmund defender passed fit for HSV match
TSG HoffenheimHoffenheim key midfielder ruled out for several weeks with injury
1. FC KölnEl Mala sits out of training ahead of Köln's derby against Gladbach
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 27
Bayer 04 Leverkusen"Mark is ready" – Hjulmand faces tough decision between Flekken and Blaswich in Leverkusen goal
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 26
Post-match reaction RB LeipzigLeipzig left frustrated: “Small details decided the game - a draw would've been fair!”
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartUndav coy on Germany call-up: “Whether I've already been contacted or not - I won’t say.”
Match report Stuttgart & RB Leipzig"Unbelievable Undav" - Stuttgart win top match against RB Leipzig
Post-match reaction Union Berlin"Forget the injury - I'm happy!" - Man of the match Raab comments on Union win
Post-match reaction Freiburg & Union Berlin“Such a stupid goal at the end” - Freiburg left frustrated after Union defeat
Match report Freiburg & Union BerlinUnion Berlin snatch a late winner in snooze fest against Freiburg
Stuttgart & RB LeipzigConfirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. RB Leipzig
Post-match reaction Bremen & Mainz“Thanks to the pigeon”: Mainz players joke after vital win over Werder Bremen
Match report Bremen & MainzMainz take advantage of Bremen lapses to secure key Bundesliga victory
Freiburg & Union BerlinConfirmed lineups: SC Freiburg vs. Union Berlin
Bremen & MainzConfirmed lineups: Werder Bremen vs. Mainz 05
FC BayernDFB referee spokesperson responds to Hoeneß criticism, addresses possible lifting of Diaz's suspension
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundDortmund boss on 18-year-old Luca Reggiani's first senior goal: "Everyone shared his happiness"
Match report HSV, KölnStalemate in Hamburg extends Köln’s winless run
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"The worst refereeing I've ever seen in a Bundesliga match" – Hoeneß furious after Bayern's draw with Leverkusen
FC BayernReferee Christian Dingert admits sending off Luis Diaz was a mistake
Post-match reaction Leverkusen & FC Bayern“I can’t understand it” - Kompany frustrated after draw against Leverkusen

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 27
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 27
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League lineups: Round of 16 second legs
Fantasy Football FantasyWatch: Matchday 26 Fantasy Bundesliga show
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 26
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League round of 16 first-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 25
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 24
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2025/26: Predicted lineups for return legs of knockout play-offs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 23
Fantasy Football Dortmund & LeverkusenChampions League 2025/26: Predicted lineups for knockout phase play-offs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 22
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 22
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 21
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 21
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 20
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 20

German Teams in Europe

Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartHoeneß lauds "more efficient" Porto on night of Stuttgart's Europa League exit
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Niko Bungert: "We’re so happy to have reached the quarter-finals"
Post-match reaction Mainz 05Posch hails "incredible atmosphere" as Mainz make history in Europe
Match report VfB StuttgartNartey sees red as Porto eliminate Stuttgart from the Europa League
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster hails Freiburg’s special evening
Match report Mainz 05Mainz see off 10-man Sigma Olomouc to book Conference quarter-final berth
Match report SC FreiburgGinter and history-maker Grifo send five-star Freiburg to first quarter-final
VfB StuttgartConfirmed lineups: FC Porto vs. VfB Stuttgart
SC FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. K.R.C. Genk
Mainz 05Confirmed lineups: FSV Mainz 05 vs. SK Sigma Olomouc
FC BayernBayern Munich set up Real Madrid revenge clash in Champions League quarter-finals
FC BayernBayern star Lennart Karl wrote German football history against Atalanta
FC BayernNEW youngest Champions League player in FC Bayern history
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"We faced the best team in the world!" - Atalanta coach after the 4-1 loss to Bayern Munich
Post-match reaction FC Bayern“No fear of Real Madrid!” - Tom Bischof confident ahead of blockbuster tie
Post-match reaction FC BayernBayern coach Kompany praises youngsters and hails Kane’s “world-class” goal
Post-match reaction FC BayernUrbig praises team performance, hints at possible Germany call-up
Post-match reaction FC BayernKane confident ahead of Real Madrid match: “We’re not afraid of anyone!”
Match report FC BayernBayern breeze past Atalanta with commanding second-leg display
VfB StuttgartLeweling a minor doubt for Porto clash as Hoeneß senses "a real buzz" in camp
FC BayernNo 16-year-old in goal! - Confirmed UCL lineups: FC Bayern Munich vs. Atalanta Bergamo
Preview Mainz 051. FSV Mainz 05 vs. SK Sigma Olomouc Europa Conference League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview SC Freiburg SC Freiburg vs. K.R.C. Genk Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Mainz 05Fischer confirms Caci returns to Mainz team training after lengthy absence
Preview VfB StuttgartFC Porto vs. VfB Stuttgart Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups

DFB-Pokal

DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal semi-final draw confirmed
Match report RB Leipzig"It's absolutely insane" – Ole Werner livid at refereeing call in Munich
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKimmich content with "dominant" second-half in cup win over Leipzig
Match report Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigSecond-half blitz of Leipzig secures Pokal semi-final berth for Bayern
Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig
Match report SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCFlorian Müller the hero as Freiburg end Hertha's Pokal dreams on penalties
RB Leipzig“We’ve seen that they’re vulnerable" – Raum ahead of Pokal quarter-final
SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCConfirmed lineups: Hertha BSC vs. SC Freiburg
RB LeipzigHenrichs primed for Bayern test: "We have to be vigilant throughout the entire match"
Preview Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigBayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
RB Leipzig“We have nothing to lose” – RB Leipzig coach Ole Werner ahead of Wednesday’s cup clash with Bayern
FC BayernKompany confirms Neuer start, provides squad update ahead of Leipzig clash
Preview SC Freiburg & Hertha BSCHertha BSC vs. SC Freiburg DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC Bayern & RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal clash between Bayern and RB Leipzig set to go ahead despite transport strike
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielMarcel Rapp: “We lacked counter-attacking opportunities”
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielGoalscorers applaud Stuttgart’s fightback in cup win
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielSebastian Hoeneß: “We deserved the victory”
Match report VfB Stuttgart, Holstein KielUndav sends Stuttgart into Pokal semis in Kiel
Holstein Kiel, VfB StuttgartConfirmed Lineups: Holstein Kiel vs. VfB Stuttgart
Preview DFB-PokalHolstein Kiel vs. Stuttgart DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction FC St. PauliBlessin reacts to quarter-final defeat: “It’s a shame because there was more in it for us today”
Post-match reaction Bayer LeverkusenAndrich: “St. Pauli didn’t have the quality today”
Match report Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. PauliLeverkusen cruise past St. Pauli to reach third-straight DFB-Pokal semi-finals
Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. PauliConfirmed DFB-Pokal quarter-final lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. St Pauli
Preview Bayer Leverkusen & FC St. Pauli Bayer Leverkusen vs. St. Pauli DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups

German National Team

GermanyNagelsmann on Urbig's first Germany call-up: "He has great potential"
GermanyGermany squad reveal: Nagelsmann explains Musiala absence and Karl call-up
GermanyGermany announce squad for March friendlies
Rumor DFBUPDATE: Who's in and who's out? - Germany squad selection rumours
DFBSaid El Mala reportedly not called up to Nagelsmann's squad
DFBSurprise: Jonas Urbig reportedly set for Germany call-up!
DFBSky Germany: No DFB call-up for Jamal Musiala!
FC Bayern & GermanyBayern prodigy Lennart Karl to be handed first Germany call-up this month
FC BayernKompany plans talk with Nagelsmann over Musiala injury and fitness
FC Augsburg & GermanyNoahkai Banks is reportedly leaning towards Germany
Transfer German National TeamOfficial: Germany appoint Alfred Schreuder as new assistant coach
FC Bayern & GermanyCould Bayern's Jonas Urbig make Germany's World Cup squad?
GermanyNagelsmann hints at Germany squad inclusion for Leroy Sané
FC BayernKarl targets World Cup call-up and Champions League trophy
Match report Germany WomenWomen’s World Cup Qualifiers: Norway 0-4 Germany
Germany WomenConfirmed Women’s World Cup Qualifiers Lineups: Norway vs. Germany
Preview Germany WomenWomen’s World Cup Qualifiers Preview: Norway vs. Germany
WannerPaul Wanner officially confirms he will represent Austria
FC Bayern & GermanyBallack backs Karl for Germany World Cup call-up: "Lennart is a special player"
Rumor 1.FC Union BerlinUnion Berlin's Rani Khedira to represent Tunisia
FC AugsburgAugsburg's Noahkai Banks taking time on United States vs. Germany decision
VfB Stuttgart & Germany“It’s a shame I always have to justify myself” – Undav on his Germany World Cup chances
Eintracht Frankfurt & GermanyRobin Koch: "The World Cup is a huge goal"
Match report Germany WomenGermany Women 5-0 Slovenia Women: DFB-Frauen open Women’s World Cup qualifiers in style
Germany WConfirmed Women's World Cup Qualifiers Lineups: Germany vs. Slovenia

Long reads

Editor's pick FC BayernWho is Leonard Prescott? 16-year-old goalkeeper could make Bayern debut against Atalanta in Champions League
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundOpinion: Julian Brandt’s Borussia Dortmund stay has been a mixed bag
Editor's pick FC IngolstadtINTERVIEW: "I was afraid of closing the door" – Pioneering Ingolstadt coach Sabrina Wittmann on opening a new path for women in football
Editor's pick BundesligaINTERVIEW: "I was always a friend of opening up that rule..." – Jürgen Klinsmann weighs in on 50+1 debate
Analysis/Commentary Bayern MunichCrunching the numbers: How Bayern Munich perform without Harry Kane
Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles
Analysis/Commentary Bremen & FC BayernHow can Werder Bremen spring a surprise against Bayern Munich?
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundOpinion: Nico Schlotterbeck’s title ambition exposes Dortmund’s problem
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: David Wagner outlines two key missions as RB Leipzig academy manager
Analysis/Commentary BremenSamuel Mbangula steps up for Werder Bremen
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp explains what he really does as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"Everybody said 'go, go, go!'" – Marcel Schäfer reveals how RB Leipzig won the race for Yan Diomande
Editor's pick RB LeipzigEXCLUSIVE: Conrad Harder opens up on competition at RB Leipzig, Bayern clash and World Cup ambitions
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga team of the season so far
Editor's pick FC Bayern & RB LeipzigThe unique way FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are scouting the next big U.S. talent
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundTensions at Dortmund increase among players and leadership
Analysis/Commentary 1. FSV Mainz 05 Searching for stability: Mainz’s new chapter under Urs Fischer
Analysis/Commentary Bremen SteffenWerder Bremen: Horst Steffen needs to change
Analysis/Commentary Borussia DortmundSerhou Guirassy’s uncertain future: Should Dortmund offload their star striker?
Analysis/Commentary FC AugsburgFC Augsburg: Awakening meets mounting pressure - Where things stand after 10 games
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernFC Bayern: The Unbeatables - Where things stand after 10 games
Analysis/Commentary 1.FC Köln1.FC Köln: Where things stand for Effzeh at the break
Analysis/Commentary 1. FSV Mainz 05 1. FSV Mainz 05: In dire need of a spark
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenAre Werder Bremen doing well?

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick FC IngolstadtINTERVIEW: "I was afraid of closing the door" – Pioneering Ingolstadt coach Sabrina Wittmann on opening a new path for women in football
Editor's pick BundesligaINTERVIEW: "I was always a friend of opening up that rule..." – Jürgen Klinsmann weighs in on 50+1 debate
Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klinsmann hails Harry Kane as "fantastic" and "the best ambassador you could wish for"
Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles
Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: USMNT and Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks names favorite club and childhood football idols
Exclusive interview Bundesliga"It's clear we need to change something" – How Jürgen Klopp recently hinted at plans for German U21 league
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: David Wagner outlines two key missions as RB Leipzig academy manager
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigMarcel Schäfer interview: How "god-given talent" Jürgen Klopp is helping RB Leipzig close deals for new players
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigDavid Raum on Rômulo vs. Šeško: How RB Leipzig’s new striker has changed their game
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp explains what he really does as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp discusses potential return to coaching amid Real Madrid links
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigRômulo laments Leipzig’s inefficiency in front of goal after Bayern defeat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigGulacsi on Leipzig's 1-5 defeat to Bayern: "The game was a lot more equal than the result shows"
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"Everybody said 'go, go, go!'" – Marcel Schäfer reveals how RB Leipzig won the race for Yan Diomande
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigDavid Raum in "no hurry" to extend Leipzig contract, reveals thoughts of future MLS move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigEXCLUSIVE: Conrad Harder opens up on competition at RB Leipzig, Bayern clash and World Cup ambitions
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigOrban reflects on match-winning strike and Leipzig's performance in win over Freiburg
Editor's pick FC Bayern & RB LeipzigThe unique way FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are scouting the next big U.S. talent
Exclusive interview Borussia DortmundDortmund boss Kehl praises Jobe Bellingham for bouncing back after Bayern error
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Exclusive interview Bayer 04 LeverkusenTapsoba "happy" with one point in Copenhagen after early setback: “Everybody was sleeping”
Exclusive interview VfL WolfsburgEXCLUSIVE: Mads Roerslev opens up on injury struggles, Wolfsburg loan so far, future and more
Interview BundesligaEXCLUSIVE: Michael Owen talks Kane, Musiala, Sancho and looks back on famous hat-trick against Germany
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