SC Freiburg earned a 2-1 comeback victory against FC Basel 1893 in their UEFA Europa League group stage opener on September 25, 2025. The win at the Europa-Park Stadion gave the German side a perfect start to their European campaign. Basel, the experienced Swiss side, took a shock lead early in the match, putting Freiburg under immediate pressure. The hosts responded well, equalizing before the break to restore parity. The second half was a tense affair, but Freiburg's pressure eventually told as they scored a late winner to send the home fans into raptures. The three points were crucial in a difficult group, setting a positive tone for Freiburg's European journey and handing Basel a narrow defeat despite a valiant effort.