Crystal Palace have ended their pre-season preparations with a 2-0 loss to SC Freiburg in Germany. The team, currently 13th in the Premier League with 42 points from 31 games, had a strong squad, but couldn't capitalize on their chances.
What happened?
The match was closely contested, with few clear-cut chances for either side in the first half. However, SC Freiburg stepped up the pressure towards the end of the half, with Dean Henderson making several good saves to keep the score level.
Second Half
The second half saw SC Freiburg continue to press, and they eventually took the lead through a smart through ball that caught the Crystal Palace defence off guard. Yannick Engelhardt scored the opening goal, and the German team doubled their lead with a corner kick. Crystal Palace's Dwight McNeil made his first start for the team, and Evann Guessand came on as a substitute in the second half. The team's next fixture is against Bournemouth on February 20, 2027, and they will be looking to improve their form after this loss.
What's next?
Crystal Palace will be looking to bounce back from this loss when they start their new season. With 35 goals scored and 36 conceded, they will need to work on their defence to improve their goal difference. The team is currently 28 points behind leaders Arsenal, but they will be hoping to close the gap as the season progresses.
