SC Freiburg suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat at home to Bayer 04 Leverkusen in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter on March 7, 2026. The match at the Europa-Park Stadion was a classic, with Leverkusen securing a late winner to claim all three points in a contest that had significant implications for the European qualification race. The visitors started brightly and took an early lead, but Freiburg fought back to level before halftime. The second half saw both teams trade goals, with the match poised at 2-2 heading into the final stages. Leverkusen's pressure finally told as they scored a decisive goal in the 85th minute, breaking Freiburg's resilient defense. Key moments included a spectacular long-range strike for Leverkusen's opener and a contentious penalty decision that led to Freiburg's equalizer, which was confirmed after a lengthy VAR review. The result solidified Leverkusen's position in the top four of the league table, while Freiburg's hopes for a European spot took a hit with the home loss. Post-match, Freiburg's coach lamented his team's inability to see out the game, while Leverkusen's manager praised his squad's character and attacking persistence.