Does Vincenzo Grifo play today? Where to watch Freiburg vs Aston Villa with lineup confirmed for UEFA Europa League finalBy Carolina Costa
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Vincenzo Grifo takes to the field today as captain of Freiburg. The Italian attacking midfielder appears in the confirmed starting lineup for the UEFA Europa League final against Aston Villa. The match takes place at 4pm Brasília time.
Tüpraş Stadyumu, in Istambul, hosts the decisive clash. The winner takes the competition trophy.
Grifo confirmed as starter and captain
Freiburg set N. Atubolu in goal. The defense features L. Kübler, M. Ginter, P. Lienhart and P. Treu. M. Eggestein and N. Höfler form the midfielder duo.
In attack, J. Beste, J. Manzambi, Vincenzo Grifo and I. Matanović complete the front. Grifo, at 32 years old, leads the team as captain.
- Atubolu; Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Treu; Eggestein, Höfler; Beste, Manzambi, Grifo; Matanović (Freiburg 4-2-3-1)
- Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Lindelöf, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Buendía; Watkins (Aston Villa 4-2-3-1)
Julian Schuster leads the German team. Do on the other hand, Unai Emery runs the English.
Transmissão live for Brasil
Prime Video broadcasts the final exclusively via streaming. CazéTV also shows the game for free on YouTube.
Torcedores can follow all the bids from 4pm onwards. The platforms confirmed full coverage of the event.
Destaque of Grifo in Freiburg’s campaign
Vincenzo Grifo participated in several important games on the way to the final. The captain contributed with assists and goals in key moments for Europa League.
Sua experience helps Freiburg face Aston Villa’s offensive power. The German team is looking for the first continental title in its history.
Detalhes of refereeing and stadium
François Letexier, from França, whistles the decision. The referee presents a balanced average of cards in the competition.
The Turkish stadium has pitch in good condition. Capacidade with more than 40 thousand fans promises a good atmosphere.
Histórico recent between teams
The teams face each other for the first time in a European final. Freiburg arrives with defensive consistency. Aston Villa bets on the speed of his attack.
Ollie Watkins emerges as the main threat for the Germans. Do Opposite side, Grifo represents the main creative reference.







