Freiburg, Germany — In an intense matchup on Friday, Freiburg managed to fend off a late surge from Wolfsburg, securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory that propelled them into fifth place in the Bundesliga.

Both teams entered the game with equal points, with Wolfsburg riding high after clinching five consecutive wins across league and cup matches. Freiburg, however, struck first when Lukas Kübler scored a well-timed goal just minutes before halftime.

Kübler then doubled his tally six minutes after the break with a header, putting Freiburg firmly in control. The team’s lead widened further in the 62nd minute when Michael Gregoritsch added a third goal, showcasing their offensive strength and effectively putting Wolfsburg on the backfoot.

Despite being down, Wolfsburg tried to make a comeback. Jonas Wind, who came off the bench, managed to score his third goal in just two games, providing his team with some hope. Following that, Mattias Svanberg netted another goal seven minutes before the end, narrowing the gap to one goal as Wolfsburg frantically searched for an equalizer.

Unfortunately for Wolfsburg, time ran out on their comeback attempt. This result not only sees Freiburg climb above Wolfsburg in the standings but also puts them equal on points with Leipzig, who still have a game in hand.

This match held significant implications for both teams as they aspire to secure a place in the Champions League for the upcoming season. Currently, Bayern Munich leads with a six-point gap over second-place Eintracht Frankfurt, while the competition remains tight with just eight points separating the next nine teams in the league.