About this episode

The episode explores Freiburg's unique football culture and their journey to the Europa League Final against Aston Villa.

Freiburg are preparing for the biggest game in their history. Ahead of the Europa League Final against Aston Villa, Markus Fjørtoft and The Athletic's German Football Correspondent, Seb Stafford-Bloor, take a closer look at one of football’s most unique clubs and ask how Freiburg got here. From Volker Finke to Christian Streich and now Julian Schuster, they discuss the continuity, culture and identity that have shaped Freiburg over decades and whether this European run is the natural next step rather than a surprise. They also break down Schuster’s first season in charge, Freiburg’s route to the final, key players, and under what scenario Freiburg can beat Europa League specialist Unai Emery. ⬇️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Bundesliga content! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!📲 Subscribe for more Bundesliga insights & exclusive interviews!Listen to The Fussball Podcast on YouTube:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@janaagefjortoft9Follow us on social media:📲 Jan Åge Fjørtoft: @janaagefjortoft📲 Markus Fjørtoft: @markusfjortoft 0:00 Intro 01:21 Why is Freiburg reaching the Europa League Final such a big deal? 03:50 What makes Freiburg…

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