RC Celta de Vigo vs SC Freiburg
A. Taylor
2025/2026
Match Report
SC Freiburg swept aside Celta Vigo 3-1 at Balaídos, advancing 6-1 on aggregate to book a place in the Europa League semi-finals. Yuito Suzuki's brace was the evening's standout contribution as the German side barely needed to shift out of second gear.
Igor Matanović got the visitors rolling with a thunderous volley after a Ginter free-kick (33'). Suzuki then slotted home after a sharp one-two with Beste (39') and added a third early in the second half, converting the rebound after a blocked Manzambi shot (50'). Celta made four desperate changes at halftime but struggled to create anything meaningful — only Williot Swedberg's deflating late consolation (90+1') gave the home fans something to cheer.
Freiburg step into uncharted territory, reaching their first-ever major European semi-final in style. For Celta Vigo, it's a chastening double-leg elimination that will demand serious reflection ahead of next season.
Match Events
33'
39'
45'
I. Matanovic(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
45'
46'
46'
46'
46'
49'
M. Vecino(Roughing)
49'
I. Aspas(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
50'
56'
56'
56'
M. Ginter(Foul)
64'
71'
71'
87'
H. Alvarez(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
90+1'
33'
39'
45'
I. Matanovic(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
45'
46'
46'
46'
(Roughing)M. Vecino
49'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)I. Aspas
49'
50'
56'
56'
56'
M. Ginter(Foul)
64'
71'
71'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)H. Alvarez
87'
90+1'
Statistics
56%Possession44%
15Shots9
3Shots on Target6
6Corners3
21Fouls12
4Yellow Cards2
439Passes335
2Saves2
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
0
RC Celta de Vigo wins
0
Draws
2
SC Freiburg wins
Goals: 1 - 6
