Freiburg beat Schalke 2-1 to stay second in Bundesliga

SC Freiburg secured a narrow 2-1 victory over FC Schalke 04 in a Bundesliga clash that reinforced their position near the top of the table.

The three points keep Freiburg firmly in second place, confirming their consistency as challengers to the league leaders.

Schalke's defeat leaves them in 16th place, maintaining their precarious standing in the lower half of the table.

With Freiburg holding onto second, the gap to the leaders remains a key focus as the season progresses.

For Schalke, remaining 16th means the battle to avoid relegation intensifies, with each point becoming increasingly vital.

The result highlights the divergent trajectories of the two clubs this campaign, with Freiburg eyeing a European spot and Schalke fighting for survival.