Julian Schuster says Europa League final loss will take time

Freiburg head coach Julian Schuster said the club will need time to get over its defeat to Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa League final. The match concluded the 2025/26 Europa League season. The final was contested between German side SC Freiburg and English club Aston Villa. It marked the culmination of the 2025/26 European competition. Aston Villa emerged as the winners of the final, leaving Freiburg on the losing side. The result was a disappointment for the German club. Julian Schuster described the loss as painful and emphasized that recovery will not be immediate. He indicated that the emotional impact will linger for some time. The coach highlighted the need for patience as the team processes the defeat. He stressed that the club must regroup before looking ahead. Schuster concluded that the upcoming weeks will be crucial for Freiburg to rebuild confidence after the final setback. The focus will be on gradual improvement and restoring morale.