SC Freiburg Faces AS Monaco in the UEFA Conference League

The SC Freiburg squad is set to face AS Monaco on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Stade Louis II in Monaco for the second matchday of the UEFA Conference League. The fixture kicks off at 9:00 PM local time under the officiating of English referee Sam Barrott.

Freiburg heads into this European encounter following a setback in the Bundesliga, where they suffered their first defeat of the season with a 1–2 loss against Bayer Leverkusen. Despite the emotional weight of that game, which ended their unbeaten streak and cost them the top spot in the domestic standings, head coach Julian Schuster expressed the importance of swiftly shifting focus back to international competition.

Captain Maximilian Eggestein acknowledged the magnitude of the challenge, describing the upcoming fixture as one of the toughest away games possible in the Conference League. Meanwhile, defender Matthias Ginter emphasized that the team harbors high ambitions for the tournament, especially given that the club reached the Europa League final in the previous season.

AS Monaco enters the match after securing a 2–1 victory against CSKA Sofia in their opening league phase fixture. Managed by Filipe Luís since the summer, the French side is notably propelled by forward Paris Brunner, a standout young talent who has made a significant impact since joining the club. However, Monaco will be missing key players such as Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe due to a back injury and Eric Dier with a thigh issue, alongside Folarin Balogun, who is not registered for the competition.

For Freiburg, midfielder Muslija remains unavailable as he continues rehabilitation following a torn cruciate ligament. Coach Schuster is expected to lean on his preferred European lineup to navigate the difficult away atmosphere in the Principality.

Television viewers in Germany can watch the match live on free-to-air television via RTL, with coverage starting at 8:15 PM, featuring commentary from Wolff Fuss and analysis by World Cup winner Lothar Matthäus. Digital streaming is available through RTL+, while pay-TV provider Sky offers alternative coverage. Authorities have also issued specific local security guidelines regarding supporters wearing recognizable club attire in certain areas of Monaco.