UEFA Europa League Quarter-finals
Celta Vigo 1 - 3 FT SC Freiburg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
I. Matanovic (J. Makengo) 33'
Y. Suzuki (J. Beste) 39'
I. Matanovic 45'
45' I. Moriba
HT
46' ↓ B. Iglesias ↑I. Aspas
46' ↓ Y. Lago ↑S. Carreira
46' ↓ I. Moriba ↑W. Swedberg
46' ↓ J. Rueda ↑J. El Abdellaoui
49' M. Vecino
49' I. Aspas
Y. Suzuki (V. Grifo) 50'
↓ I. Matanovic ↑L. Holer 56'
↓ V. Grifo ↑D. Scherhant 56'
M. Ginter 56'
64' ↓ M. Vecino ↑H. Alvarez
↓ P. Lienhart ↑B. Ogbus 71'
↓ J. Manzambi ↑N. Hofler 71'
↓ J. Beste ↑C. Irie 83'
87' H. Alvarez
90'+1 W. Swedberg (H. Alvarez)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Celta Vigo
Goalkeepers
Ionuț Radu 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Javi Rodríguez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoel Lago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Marcos Alonso 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
76%
Pass Acc
Óscar Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Matias Vecino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Javier Rueda 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
8
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Fer López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilaix Moriba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ferran Jutglà
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Borja Iglesias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Iván Villar 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sergio Carreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Aidoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alvaro Núñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mihailo Ristic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Williot Swedberg 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.7
Rating
Hugo Sotelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iago Aspas
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Jones El-Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Durán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Philipp Treu
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matthias Ginter 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Philipp Lienhart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Jordy Makengo
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Johan Manzambi
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jan-Niklas Beste
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Yuito Suzuki 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.3
Rating
Vincenzo Grifo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Forwards
Igor Matanović 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Florian Müller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jannik Huth
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anthony Jung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Kubler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Günter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Ogbus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karl Steinmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Höfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Derry Scherhant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Holer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyriaque Irié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Philipp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | SC Freiburg | 3 - 0 | Celta Vigo | UEFA Europa League | Europa-Park Stadion |
04/09/2026
Celta Vigo Win
SC Freiburg Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Suzuki's Brace Shuts Down Balaídos as Freiburg March On
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. This quarter-final demolition served as a brutal reminder of Freiburg's ruthless efficiency on the European stage.
The Mountain to Climb
Celta Vigo stepped onto the pitch at Estadio Abanca Balaídos needing an absolute miracle to overturn a daunting 3-0 first-leg deficit. The high Stakes of this knockout clash were palpable, driving the Galician hosts to immediately establish a high-pressing rhythm. They controlled possession at 56% during the opening exchanges, desperately searching for an early lifeline to ignite the home crowd. They continuously peppered the penalty area, eventually racking up 14 total shots throughout the match. Yet, their final product was painfully blunt. Between the sticks, Noah Atubolu stood remarkably tall, commanding his box with an authoritative presence and suffocating any early Spanish optimism. The visiting German side never panicked; they simply absorbed the wave of pressure, staying compact in their defensive shape while waiting for the perfect moment to spring a counter-attack and shatter any remaining home belief.
The Ruthless Pivot
The tie was effectively killed off in a devastating, clinical six-minute spell before the half-time whistle. A swift, incisive break on 33 minutes saw J. Makengo slice through the midfield to slide a perfect pass into the path of I. Matanovic, who clinically dispatched the opener into the back of the net. Any lingering Balance in the two-legged tie instantly vanished. Just six minutes later, a momentary lapse in the defensive line allowed J. Beste to pick out Y. Suzuki, who ruthlessly doubled the lead with a precision strike. Freiburg's tactical setup was an absolute masterclass in away knockout football—surrendering the ball but absolutely maximizing their transition chances. They registered an incredible six shots on target from just nine total attempts. Celta’s spirit visibly broke as they trudged down the tunnel, now staring at an insurmountable 5-0 aggregate mountain.
A German Masterclass
The second half played out as a mere formality, though the Intensity briefly spiked when V. Grifo set up Suzuki for his second goal of the night just five minutes after the restart, completely silencing the stadium. Securing a commanding 3-1 win on the night, this result registers as a notable European Upset considering the hostile away environment, but the dominant visitors made it look remarkably like a routine training exercise. A stoppage-time consolation strike from W. Swedberg, cleverly assisted by H. Alvarez, offered barely a whisper of joy for the devastated home supporters in the stands. SC Freiburg progress to the semi-finals with a massive statement via a 6-1 aggregate triumph, leaving Celta to lick their wounds and ponder what went entirely wrong.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Celta Vigo's season?
Crashing out of the Europa League means Celta Vigo must now entirely refocus their efforts on their domestic league campaign to salvage European qualification for next year.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Celta Face Mountain to Climb in Quarter-Final Decider
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 85/100. Celta Vigo's desperate quest to overturn a massive deficit guarantees chaos, making this an unmissable do-or-die European night.
The Setup
Two steps from European glory, Celta Vigo host SC Freiburg staring down a devastating 0-3 aggregate scoreline. The first leg belonged entirely to the German side, with Vincenzo Grifo, J. Beste, and Matthias Ginter finding the net. The Stakes are at absolute maximum as the hosts need a historic turnaround on home turf. While the hosts are favored to win the battle tonight, a strong Balance rating suggests Freiburg are well-equipped to absorb early pressure, manage the tempo, and protect their commanding lead.
Key Battle
Celta need early goals, and the creative burden falls heavily on Williot Swedberg. He will be operating in tight spaces against Ginter, who not only scored in the reverse fixture but anchors a resilient away defense. The off-the-charts Stars rating reflects the elite talent on display in this pivotal individual duel.
Our Prediction
Celta Vigo will throw everything forward from the opening whistle and likely secure a 2-1 victory on the night. However, Freiburg's massive first-leg cushion will see the German side weather the storm and comfortably advance to the semi-finals on aggregate.