Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98 LIVE: Bundesliga latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Follow live coverage as Freiburg face Darmstadt 98 in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the dominant force in German football and secured another title win last season, while they signed England captain Harry Kane over the summer to further boost their attacking prowess.
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are their main challengers, but behind them a fierce battle for European football continues with Union Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt expected to be among the best of the rest once more.
At the other end, Stuttgart and Augsburg will be aiming for better after they only just survived last season, while FC Heidenheim are this year in the top flight for the first time in their entire history.
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SC Freiburg 1 - 1 SV Darmstadt 1898
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:26
Foul by Kiliann Sildillia (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:25
Nicolas Höfler (SC Freiburg) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:24
Foul by Nicolas Höfler (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:23
Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Alexander Brunst.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:23
Substitution, Darmstadt. Klaus Gjasula replaces Marvin Mehlem.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:23
Substitution, SC Freiburg. Junior Adamu replaces Lucas Höler.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:23
Attempt blocked. Nicolas Höfler (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:23
Attempt blocked. Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Maximilian Eggestein.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:20
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:17
Delay in match because of an injury Jannik Müller (Darmstadt).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:17
Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Jannik Müller.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:17
Attempt blocked. Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:13
Kiliann Sildillia (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:13
Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:13
Substitution, SC Freiburg. Jordy Makengo replaces Manuel Gulde.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:13
Substitution, SC Freiburg. Kiliann Sildillia replaces Ritsu Doan.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:13
Attempt blocked. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fabian Nürnberger.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:11
Michael Gregoritsch (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:10
Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:10
Foul by Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:10
Noah Weißhaupt (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:05
Noah Weißhaupt (SC Freiburg) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:05
Foul by Noah Weißhaupt (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:05
Substitution, Darmstadt. Oscar Vilhelmsson replaces Aaron Seydel.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:05
Substitution, Darmstadt. Emir Karic replaces Tim Skarke.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:05
Attempt missed. Mathias Honsak (Darmstadt) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marvin Mehlem following a fast break.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:01
Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Bartol Franjic.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:01
Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
16:00
Attempt missed. Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:58
Foul by Philipp Lienhart (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:55
Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:55
Attempt missed. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Mathias Honsak.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:54
Offside, SC Freiburg. Vincenzo Grifo tries a through ball, but Michael Gregoritsch is caught offside.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:53
Offside, SC Freiburg. Philipp Lienhart tries a through ball, but Ritsu Doan is caught offside.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:53
Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:51
Foul by Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:49
Attempt missed. Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Vincenzo Grifo following a corner.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:49
Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Tim Skarke.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:49
Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Fabian Nürnberger.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:48
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:48
Substitution, Darmstadt. Bartol Franjic replaces Christoph Zimmermann because of an injury.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:44
Delay in match because of an injury Christoph Zimmermann (Darmstadt).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:43
Attempt missed. Michael Gregoritsch (SC Freiburg) header from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:42
Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:42
Attempt missed. Jannik Müller (Darmstadt) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Tim Skarke with a cross following a corner.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:40
Corner, Darmstadt. Conceded by Vincenzo Grifo.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:37
Noah Weißhaupt (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:36
Attempt missed. Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:35
Second Half begins SC Freiburg 1, Darmstadt 1.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:17
First Half ends, SC Freiburg 1, Darmstadt 1.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:16
Attempt missed. Michael Gregoritsch (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:15
Foul by Noah Weißhaupt (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:14
Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:12
Foul by Nicolas Höfler (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:11
Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:11
Attempt missed. Fabian Holland (Darmstadt) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:09
Corner, Darmstadt. Conceded by Nicolas Höfler.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:09
Foul by Nicolas Höfler (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:09
Foul by Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:06
Goal! SC Freiburg 1, Darmstadt 1. Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Matthias Ginter following a corner.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:05
Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Matej Maglica.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:06
Attempt missed. Tim Skarke (Darmstadt) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mathias Honsak.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:03
Foul by Manuel Gulde (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:01
Foul by Noah Weißhaupt (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
15:01
Attempt saved. Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nicolas Höfler.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:58
Attempt missed. Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from outside the box following a corner.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:58
Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Mathias Honsak.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:58
Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Christoph Zimmermann.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:58
Attempt missed. Michael Gregoritsch (SC Freiburg) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Philipp Lienhart following a corner.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:56
Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Matej Maglica.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:54
Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:52
Offside, Darmstadt. Fabian Nürnberger tries a through ball, but Mathias Honsak is caught offside.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:51
Foul by Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:49
Goal! SC Freiburg 0, Darmstadt 1. Mathias Honsak (Darmstadt) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:48
Foul by Philipp Lienhart (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:47
Foul by Maximilian Eggestein (SC Freiburg).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:42
Attempt missed. Vincenzo Grifo (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left from a direct free kick.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:41
Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:39
Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Mathias Honsak.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:38
Manuel Gulde (SC Freiburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:36
Attempt blocked. Michael Gregoritsch (SC Freiburg) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucas Höler with a headed pass.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:33
Corner, SC Freiburg. Conceded by Jannik Müller.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:32
Foul by Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt).
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:31
First Half begins.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
14:00
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Freiburg vs Darmstadt 98
13:30
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