Vincenzo Grifo Equals SC Freiburg Scoring Record as Team Draws with Bayer Leverkusen and Claims Derby Victory

SC Freiburg recently experienced notable successes in their football campaigns, highlighted by midfielder Vincenzo Grifo's record-tying goal and an intense derby victory at the youth level.

In a thrilling Bundesliga encounter against Bayer Leverkusen that ended 3-3, Vincenzo Grifo scored his 105th goal for SC Freiburg, matching the all-time club scoring record held by Nils Petersen. His goal in the 34th minute, assisted by teammate Christian Günter, ended an 11-match goal drought for Grifo and was a historic moment for the midfielder, who remarked on the rarity of such an achievement for someone in his position. Grifo humorously noted that unlike usual, he scored with his right foot, adding a lighthearted touch to his accomplishment. Despite Freiburg taking the lead twice, Leverkusen managed to equalize each time, reflecting the competitive nature of the match against Champions League contenders. Christian Günter praised Grifo for his dedication and expressed satisfaction with the team's resilient performance. Freiburg boasts an impressive home record, remaining unbeaten for 16 matches since their last loss in August 2025, and they will next face KRC Genk in the Europa League.

At the youth level, SC Freiburg secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory against regional rivals Karlsruher SC in the DFB-Nachwuchsliga. Both teams entered the match tied on points, but Freiburg showed strong character to come back after conceding the first goal. The match featured crucial contributions from Jakob Benz, who scored twice—including a free kick—and Chrisdy Dianzenza-Nkoussou, helping Freiburg gain a numerical advantage after a Karlsruher player’s red card. Despite a late surge from Karlsruher SC, Freiburg held on for the win. Coach Julian Wiedensohler commended the team’s performance and response under pressure. Freiburg’s youth squad will next face SSV Regensburg on March 14.

These recent performances collectively illustrate SC Freiburg's competitive spirit and highlight key individual milestones as they continue their campaigns domestically and in European competition.