
UEFA Europa League
7:00 p.mApril 9, 2026
Quarter finals
Europa Park Stadium
Referee: Glenn Nyberg, Sweden


SC Freiburg


Celta Vigo
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1.56
Expected Goals (xG)
0.58
Passing by
437 (87%)
Accurate passes
399 (84%)
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Substitutes
69
m
User Rouven tar
43
d
Bruno Ogbus
30
d
Christian Günter
22
F
Cyriaque Irie
26
F
Maximilian Felipe
27
m
Nicolas Höfler
5
d
Anthony Jung
24
G
Jannik Huth
21
G
Florian Müller
d
Luke Kübler
F
Lucas Höller
F
Derry Scherhant
13
G
Ionut Radu
7.2
20
d
Marcos Alonso
6.7
4
d
Joseph Aidoo
5.6
32
d
Javi RodrÃguez
6.3
5
m
Sergio Carrera
6.5
6
m
Ilaix Moriba
6.9
22
m
Hugo Sotelo
6.9
3
m
Oscar Mingueza
6.3
19
F
Williot Swedberg
6.3
7
F
Borja Iglesias (C)
6.2
9
F
Ferran JutlÃ
6.2

UEFA Europa League Ranking – UEFA Europa League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Europa League (Play Off: Round of 16)
- Promotion – Europa League (Play Off: 1/16 final)
SC Freiburg beat Celta Vigo 3-0 in a dominant performance.
SC Freiburg put in a dominant performance, securing a resounding 3-0 win over Celta Vigo at the Europa-Park-Stadion. Goals from Vincenzo Grifo, Jan-Niklas Beste and Matthias Ginter highlighted a superb European night.
Freiburg went into this UEFA Europa League clash in solid group form, aiming to gain momentum. Celta Vigo, however, have arrived looking for consistency after recent patchy results. Both teams scored three crucial points.
The home side started with immediate intent, pressing high from the start. Vincenzo Grifo opened the scoring early, calmly in the 10th minute. This precise finish gave Freiburg a deserved lead.
Freiburg continued their relentless attack, looking to extend their lead before the break. Jan-Niklas Beste found the net in the 32nd minute, firing past the Celta Vigo goalkeeper. Johan Manzambi made a precise assist on the goal.
Celta de Vigo struggled to respond effectively to Freiburg’s attack. Their offensive efforts were repeatedly stifled by Freiburg’s organized defense. The German side comfortably controlled possession and tempo.
The referee’s whistle confirmed Freiburg’s comfortable two-goal lead at the break. Celta de Vigo faced a daunting challenge, needing a considerable tactical change to turn the tide in their favour.
Celta Vigo came out with more urgency, trying to put pressure on the home team. However, Freiburg’s backline remained resolute and disciplined throughout the half. The Celta goalkeeper has made four saves, preventing more goals earlier.
Freiburg took advantage of the spaces on the counter-attack effectively, maintaining their threat. Matthias Ginter secured victory for the home side in the 78th minute. He headed home a powerful header, snuffing out Celta’s hopes of a comeback.
Celta Vigo’s frustrations mounted as they failed to register a single shot on target. Freiburg expertly handled the remaining minutes, seeing the game out. Maximilian Eggestein received a yellow card at the end of stoppage time.
Freiburg’s offensive efficiency was evident with 7 shots on goal from 13 total attempts. His expected goals (xG) came in at an impressive 1.56. Celta Vigo managed just 4 total shots and a low xG of 0.58.
This emphatic 3-0 win provides a significant boost to SC Freiburg’s UEFA Europa League campaign. It underlines its strength and ambition in the European competition, sending a clear message.

