Freiburg maintained their unbeaten streak in the Europa League but had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Viktoria Plzen.
After their clinical display on the road against Nice, Freiburg struggled to replicate that efficiency in the first half in Plzen.
Julian Schuster’s side created a few chances in the attacking third but lacked the decisive final pass to threaten the hosts’ goal.
Plzen gradually grew into the match and thought they had taken the lead in the 38th minute when Rafiu Durosinmi connected with a precise inswinging corner and headed home from close range.
However, the goal was ruled out due to a foul by Vaclav Jemelka on Freiburg’s Phillip Lienhart.
The hosts ended the first half with the upper hand, but neither team could break the deadlock as they returned from the interval.
Freiburg introduced Eintracht Frankfurt loanee Igor Matnovic after a quiet first-half showing from Junior Adamu.
Despite the substitution, Freiburg continued to lack rhythm, with neither side producing moments of real quality.
Durosinmi came closest to scoring in the 81st minute with a back-post volley, but his effort lacked precision and was comfortably saved by Noah Atubolu.
The match ended goalless, leaving Freiburg frustrated but still unbeaten in the Europa League. Their strong group-stage form keeps them on track for automatic qualification to the round of 16.
