(MENAFN - Daily News Egypt) Freiburg are closing in on their first appearance in the Europa League since 2013/14 after a convincingwin over Schalke. Meanwhile, Hamburg and Mainz remain mired in the relegation battle after a lifeless goalless draw.Hamburg 0-0 MainzMainz were unable to put their chances away in a drab goalless draw at fellow strugglers Hamburg. The point keeps both side tied on 34 points, with Mainz just ahead of Hamburg by virtue of their superior goal difference. Freiburg 2-0 Schalke(Niederlechner 21′, 31′ pen)Freiburg are up to a season-high fifth in the Bundesliga courtesy of a Florian Niederlechner brace against Schalke. Freiburg leapfrog Hertha Berlin, Cologne and Werder Bremen as they close in on qualification for the Europa League.

Source: Daily News Egypt May 08, 2017 11:48 UTC