Freiburg qualify for the Europa League final after beating Braga 3-1 in their semi-final tie, winning 4-3 on aggregate. Multiple reports describe Freiburg as advancing to their first European final, following the home-and-away result that comes down to a narrow overall margin. The match ends with Freiburg taking a three-goal advantage during the second leg, while Braga’s response leaves the tie unfinished until the final whistle. One report notes that Braga play with 10 men during the match.
Freiburg’s opponents in the final are also confirmed across the sources: Aston Villa reach the final after beating Nottingham Forest 4-1 on aggregate in the other semi-final. The final is scheduled to be played in Istanbul on May 20, with both teams set to meet after the two semi-final ties conclude with closely contested aggregate scores.
