SC Freiburg Reach Historic Europa League Semi-Finals
- SC Freiburg has secured a place in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals for the first time in the club's history after a 3-1 victory over RC Celta Vigo...
- The win completed a 6-1 aggregate triumph, building on Freiburg's 3-0 advantage from the first leg in Germany.
- Matanovic opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with a long-range effort following a header deflection, which was confirmed after a video assistant referee review.
SC Freiburg has secured a place in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals for the first time in the club’s history after a 3-1 victory over RC Celta Vigo in the second leg of their quarter-final tie on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
The win completed a 6-1 aggregate triumph, building on Freiburg’s 3-0 advantage from the first leg in Germany. Goals from Igor Matanovic and a double from Yuito Suzuki ensured Freiburg progressed comfortably, with Celta Vigo’s only consolation coming from Williot Swedberg in stoppage time.
Matanovic opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with a long-range effort following a header deflection, which was confirmed after a video assistant referee review. Suzuki then doubled the lead six minutes later in the 39th minute, finishing a one-two move with Jan-Niklas Beste. After the break, Suzuki added his second goal in the 50th minute, tapping in following a build-up play involving Vincenzo Grifo and Johan Manzambi, effectively sealing the tie at 6-0 on aggregate.