Freiburg keeper Noah Atubolu speaks on Europa League howler in opening leg semi-final loss against Braga
SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu reflected on his mixed performance in the Europa League semi-final first leg against Braga, which ended in a 2-1 loss. He made a standout save in first-half stoppage time but later committed a critical error that led to Braga's winning goal. Atubolu expressed frustration over the mistake but emphasized that the tie remains open ahead of the second leg.
- ▪Noah Atubolu made a crucial save in first-half injury time against Rodrigo Zalazar's penalty attempt.
- ▪Atubolu's late error in second-half stoppage time led to Braga's match-winning goal via Mario Dorgeles.
- ▪The first-leg defeat occurred in Braga, leaving Freiburg with a 2-1 aggregate deficit.
- ▪Atubolu previously set a Bundesliga record for most consecutive penalties saved.
- ▪Freiburg coach Julian Schuster acknowledged defensive lapses but remained optimistic about the second leg.
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