Can Freiburg “juvenile” embarrass?

SC Freiburg is about to make its biggest appearance on the international stage to date. The Black Forest team will play Juventus Turin in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16 tomorrow (9 p.m. / ServusTV, Sky). “It’s crazy that we’re playing a competitive game there and I’m allowed to be there too”said coach Christian Streich.

Austria’s team defender Philipp Lienhart will try to encircle the offensive giants of the “old lady”, Dusan Vlahovic, Angel di Maria or Federico Chiesa. ÖFB striker Michael Gregoritsch returned to team training after an illness.

Juventus are not lacking in confidence despite their recent 1-0 Serie A defeat at AS Roma. “We want to win this trophy. That would be really nice after everything that has already happened this season”emphasized Chiesa.

The Turin side failed in the group stage of the Champions League and are only seventh in the championship after being stripped of 15 points for allegedly cheating on their finances for years. Are better times coming again?

ORF 1 will broadcast the duel between Sporting CP and Arsenal, who lead the English Premier League, on Thursday from 6.45 p.m. “We also want to leave scent marks on an international level”said Thomas Partey, who started the race to catch up when the score was 2-0 in the recent 3-2 win against Bournemouth.

Manchester United host Betis Sevilla and are keen to redeem themselves after their 7-0 defeat at Liverpool.