Overview
- The opener was a quirky, self-deflected finish in the 34th minute after an assist from captain Christian Günter.
- Grifo’s goal brought him to 105 competitive strikes for Freiburg, matching Nils Petersen’s club record.
- He reached the mark in 344 appearances, compared with Petersen’s 277, based on the teams’ historical tallies.
- Grifo said a recent meeting with Joachim Löw provided encouragement that he took to heart before the match.
- Coach Julian Schuster welcomed the end of Grifo’s 11-game barren run, and Thursday’s Europa League first leg at Genk offers his next chance to move clear.