Union Berlin vs Freiburg LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Union Berlin take on Freiburg in the Bundesliga today.

Bayern Munich remain the team to beat in the German top flight with Julian Nagelsmann's juggernaut side 31-time winners of the competition.

Boasting some of the best players in the world such as Sadio Mane, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer they are always favourites to retain their league crown.

Rivals Borussia Dortmund traditionally push them the closest and have won the title five times, most recently back in 2012 under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Borussia Mönchengladbach were a force in the Seventies winning the league five times but are without a champion team since while Werder Bremen, Hamburg and Stuttgart are all multi-time winners too.

RB Leipzig are the newest kids on the block and backed by energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull are now threatening to challenge for a first title of their own.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

1. FC Union Berlin 4 - 2 SC Freiburg

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:43

There are two games to go, Unioner. Still so much left to play for. Get home safe, every one of you, and try to ignore the beating of your heart and the ringing in your ears. If you can. Eisern!!! pic.twitter.com/ztpyTBqaXf
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:34

A deserved bow, an unbelievable team. And Trimmi gets his dues, too. Captain fantastic, the pride of South East Berlin. Eisern!!! pic.twitter.com/MaAOQcqCqy
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:31

Match ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 4, SC Freiburg 2.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:28

And that, Unioner, is that. A wild game, deserving of two superb teams on the back of incredible seasons, with four excellent Union goals. And the win... The win puts us at least in the Europa League next year.
Eisern, indeed. pic.twitter.com/3A3dF6LZtl
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:28

Second Half ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 4, SC Freiburg 2.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:47

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:28

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:26

Delay in match because of an injury Diogo Leite (1. FC Union Berlin).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:26

Michael Gregoritsch (SC Freiburg) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:25

Foul by Michael Gregoritsch (SC Freiburg).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:23

Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:21

Hand ball by Aïssa Laïdouni (1. FC Union Berlin).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:21

5 (FIVE) Minutes added on.#FCUSCF | #fcunion | 4-2 | 90'
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:20

What a game this has been. It is a privilege to be a part of this chaos. A bloody joy. Eisern!!! #FCUSCF | #fcunion | 4-2 | 89' pic.twitter.com/3eDZwzn15Y
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:20

Foul by Noah Weißhaupt (SC Freiburg).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:18

Attempt missed. Niko Gießelmann (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:17

Changes.... bloody hell I'm going through changes,

Giesselmann for Rousillon, Leweling for Sheraldo, #FCUSCF | #fcunion | 4-2 | 86'
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:18

Aïssa Laïdouni (1. FC Union Berlin) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:18

Foul by Manuel Gulde (SC Freiburg).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:17

Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Niko Gießelmann replaces Jérôme Roussillon.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:17

Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Jamie Leweling replaces Sheraldo Becker.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:15

Foul by Nicolas Höfler (SC Freiburg).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:15

That was a superb break, Jordan's ball to becker, impeccable, Becker's pass across goal to Laidouni picture perfect. It was his first goal for Union, and bloody hell it was a belter.
Then Freiburg hit the bar! Then Morten clears off the line with his head!!! Six minutes to go.
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:15

Attempt blocked. Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from very close range is blocked.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:15

Attempt saved. Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Ritsu Doan with a cross.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:14

Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Frederik Rønnow.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:12

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:12

Delay in match because of an injury Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:14

Substitution, SC Freiburg. Jeong Woo-Yeong replaces Vincenzo Grifo.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:12

And that anything is Aissa Laidouni!!!! he finishes, put through by Becker, the goal empty infront of him. YEAH MAAAN!!!!!!! #FCUSCF | #fcunion | 4-2 | 80'
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:11

Goal! 1. FC Union Berlin 4, SC Freiburg 2. Aïssa Laïdouni (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sheraldo Becker following a fast break.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:10

Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Robin Knoche.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:10

Attempt blocked. Roland Sallai (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Ritsu Doan.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:09

It's wild now, chances at either end, tackles flying in, the Unioner raging at the ref, and all hands on deck. 15 minutes to go yet, and anything could happen. Eisern!!!#FCUSCF | #fcunion | 3-2 | 78' pic.twitter.com/tXftpSy0nh
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:07

Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Morten Thorsby.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:07

Noah Weißhaupt (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:06

Attempt missed. Jordan Siebatcheu (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sheraldo Becker.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:04

Foul by Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:03

⬅️Haberer
➡️Laidouni
Bloody hell, it's all going on here. #FCUSCF | #fcunion | 3-2 | 71'
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:03

Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Robin Knoche.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:03

Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Aïssa Laïdouni replaces Janik Haberer.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:01

Penalty for Freiburg. Boos ring all around for the VAR decision. Grifo Panenka's it past Rönnow and it suddenly 3-2.
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

16:00

Goal! 1. FC Union Berlin 3, SC Freiburg 2. Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg) converts the penalty with a right footed shot.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:59

Penalty SC Freiburg. Roland Sallai draws a foul in the penalty area.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:58

Hand ball by Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:57

Attempt missed. Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Manuel Gulde with a cross.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:56

Freiburg have a bit more life in them since the goal, there's a VAR check for a hand in the box, but it was nothing. Urs tells his players to concentrate, and the Unioner sing Yellow Submarine as loud as ever , and and the sun is still shining. #FCUSCF | #fcunion | 3-1 | 64' pic.twitter.com/KuGbq7I23C
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:55

Nicolas Höfler (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:53

⬅️Schäfer, Behrens
➡️Thorsby, Jordan#FCUSCF | #fcunion | 3-1 | 62'
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:54

Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Morten Thorsby replaces András Schäfer.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:54

Substitution, 1. FC Union Berlin. Jordan Siebatcheu replaces Kevin Behrens.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:50

Attempt missed. Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ritsu Doan following a set piece situation.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:50

Attempt blocked. Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Roland Sallai.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:49

Foul by Christopher Trimmel (1. FC Union Berlin).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:50

Foul by Christopher Trimmel (1. FC Union Berlin).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:47

Oops. Goal for Freiburg, Gulde finishes from inside the box. #FCUSCF | #fcunion | 3-1 | 55'
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:46

Goal! 1. FC Union Berlin 3, SC Freiburg 1. Manuel Gulde (SC Freiburg) header from very close range following a corner.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:46

Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Diogo Leite.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:45

Offside, 1. FC Union Berlin. Frederik Rønnow tries a through ball, but Kevin Behrens is caught offside.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:45

Substitution, SC Freiburg. Kenneth Schmidt replaces Kiliann Sildillia.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:45

Substitution, SC Freiburg. Michael Gregoritsch replaces Yannik Keitel.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:43

Foul by Diogo Leite (1. FC Union Berlin).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:40

Attempt missed. András Schäfer (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from outside the box.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:38

Attempt saved. Yannik Keitel (SC Freiburg) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Noah Weißhaupt.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:36

Second Half begins 1. FC Union Berlin 3, SC Freiburg 0.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:38

Substitution, SC Freiburg. Noah Weißhaupt replaces Christian Günter.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:36

The Union players come back out into the sun, a spring in their steps, the Freiburg players have a huddle. And the second half kicks off in the Alte Försterei #FCUSCF | #fcunion | 3-0 | 46' pic.twitter.com/G1Wm1dpQkD
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:19

First Half ends, 1. FC Union Berlin 3, SC Freiburg 0.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:19

Well that was a superb first half, Unioner. Three great goals, a roaring, battling performance. We've run them ragged. See you in 15. Eisern!!! pic.twitter.com/RQQUPjdfdK
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:19

Roland Sallai (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:32

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:19

Delay in match because of an injury Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:18

Foul by Kiliann Sildillia (SC Freiburg).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:15

Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:15

Foul by Christopher Trimmel (1. FC Union Berlin).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:14

He drove that from outside the box having taken a glorious touch, it was artful, stunning, violent, a bloody joy to behold. #FCUSCF | #fcunion | 3-0 | 42' pic.twitter.com/1OdScT354P
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:12

Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:09

SHERALDO BECKER IS ON FIRE!!!!! 3-0!!!!!
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:10

Goal! 1. FC Union Berlin 3, SC Freiburg 0. Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Robin Knoche following a set piece situation.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:09

Foul by Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:09

Foul by Roland Sallai (SC Freiburg).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:09

Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:07

Sheraldo shakes the Försterei to its roots, a beautiful finish!!!!! #FCUSCF | #fcunion | 2-0 | 01'
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:07

Goal! 1. FC Union Berlin 2, SC Freiburg 0. Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) right footed shot from the right side of the box.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:07

Attempt blocked. Roland Sallai (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ritsu Doan.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:04

Attempt missed. Sheraldo Becker (1. FC Union Berlin) left footed shot from the left side of the box following a fast break.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:04

Kevin Behrens (1. FC Union Berlin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:04

Mark Flekken (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:04

Substitution, SC Freiburg. Roland Sallai replaces Lukas Kübler because of an injury.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:06

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:02

That sould say 1-0, of course :)
— 1. FC Union Berlin (English) (@fcunion_en) May 13, 2023

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:04

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

15:04

Delay in match because of an injury Lukas Kübler (SC Freiburg).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

14:59

Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Frederik Rønnow.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

14:59

Attempt saved. Lukas Kübler (SC Freiburg) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Vincenzo Grifo with a cross.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

14:59

Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Diogo Leite.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

14:58

Nicolas Höfler (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

14:57

Foul by Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg).

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

14:56

Yannik Keitel (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Union Berlin vs Freiburg

14:56

Foul by Danilho Doekhi (1. FC Union Berlin).

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