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Freiburg (AP) - SC Freiburg can dream of the European Cup more than ever this season.

After the 2-0 (0-0) success against FC Augsburg, the first SC professionals dared to speak more openly than before about participating in the European soccer competition.

Because with only three points behind sixth place, the international games for the sports club are now within reach.

«Why shouldn't one look there.

If you can sniff at it, you should do that, ”said the strong SC captain Christian Günter at Sky.

And goalkeeper Florian Müller said: «Nobody would say no.

We would be happy if it works. "

INITIAL SITUATION: As eighth in the table, coach Christian Streich's team is separated by just three points from Bayer 04 Leverkusen in sixth place.

This would entitle them to participate in the new Europa Conference League at the end of the season.

If the upcoming DFB-Pokal winner ends up among the best six teams, seventh place would be enough, and Freiburg are just one point away.

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ARGUMENTS: The people of Freiburg never give up.

After two previous defeats, not everything went according to plan against Augsburg, especially in the first round, numerous mistakes shaped the SC game.

Nevertheless, the SC worked their way into the intense game and ultimately deserved victory thanks to goals from Roland Sallai (51st minute) and Philipp Lienhart (79th).

"37 points after 26 games - great," said Streich afterwards.

With their mentality, the Breisgauer remain an unpleasant opponent for every Bundesliga club.

STAFF: Unlike in previous seasons, the SC have almost no injury concerns this time.

Against Augsburg, Streich only had to do without noble joker Nils Petersen, who had stopped as a precaution because of an inconclusive corona test result.

The breadth of the squad brings life to the competition.

Streich was able to bring regular players like Jonathan Schmid or Ermedin Demirovic from the bank against FCA, Dominique Heintz and Janik Haberer were also substituted on.

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