What happened. Motherwell took an early lead through Regan Charles-Cook but Freiburg came back to win 3-1 in the first leg of their Europa League playoff.

Martin Moorman was sent off early in the second half.
Freiburg reached the Europa League final last season.
Johan Manzambi moved to Aston Villa for £50m this summer.

“Write your name in history, go further than those before you”
— Banner at Fir Park

Motherwell need a miracle in Germany next Thursday to reach the group stage for the first time.

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