West Ham United secured a 2-0 victory over SC Freiburg, advancing to the UEFA Europa League round of 16.
Mohammed Kudus opened the scoring with a calm finish from Edson Álvarez’s precise pass in the 14th minute. Álvarez himself added a goal, his first in Claret and Blue, following a skillful exchange with Jarrod Bowen.
The home side put on an impressive display, with Lucas Paquetá hitting the crossbar in the first half, and Emerson coming close to a third goal early in the second half.
Despite missed chances from Kudus and Bowen, West Ham comfortably secured the win over Freiburg, securing the top spot in Group A.
This victory marks West Ham’s third consecutive season finishing at the top of a European group, making them only the sixth English club to achieve this feat. The team will now progress to the round of 16 in the Europa League, with matches scheduled for March.