Who are 'proverbial underdogs' Freiburg?
Freiburg is a small football club from Germany that has gained attention as they prepare to face Aston Villa in the Europa League final. Despite being relatively unknown internationally, they have a strong local presence with 80,000 members. The club has a history of fluctuating between divisions but aims to establish itself among the top teams in Germany.
- ▪Freiburg finished seventh in the Bundesliga and qualified for the Conference League next season.
- ▪The club was first promoted to the Bundesliga in 1993 and is considered a 'proverbial underdog'.
- ▪Freiburg has a local population of around 240,000 and boasts 80,000 club members.
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