Match report

SC Freiburg Defeats Celta Vigo 3–0 in UEFA Europa League

SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
3–0
FT
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
Apr 9, 2026

SC Freiburg dominated Celta Vigo with a convincing 3–0 victory in the UEFA Europa League, showcasing their strength and tactical superiority. Early goals from V. Grifo and J. Beste put Freiburg in control, while Matthias Ginter's late goal sealed the win. Celta Vigo struggled to mount a response despite several substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • V. Grifo scored the first goal for SC Freiburg at 10 minutes, assisted by J. Manzambi.
  • • J. Beste doubled the lead at 32 minutes, with an assist from I. Matanovic.
  • • Matthias Ginter scored the third goal at 78 minutes, assisted by J. Beste.
  • • Celta Vigo made several substitutions but failed to find the back of the net.
  • • M. Eggestein received a yellow card for Freiburg in the 90th minute for tripping.

Lineups

SC Freiburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Noah Atubolu (G)
  • 29 Philipp Treu (D)
  • 28 Matthias Ginter (D)
  • 3 Philipp Lienhart (D)
  • 33 Jordy Makengo (D)
  • 8 Maximilian Eggestein (M)
  • 44 Johan Manzambi (M)
  • 19 Jan-Niklas Beste (M)
  • 14 Yuito Suzuki (M)
  • 32 Vincenzo Grifo (M)
  • 31 Igor Matanović (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Derry Scherhant
  • 21 Florian Müller
  • 24 Jannik Huth
  • 5 Anthony Jung
  • 27 Nicolas Höfler
  • 9 Lucas Höler
  • 26 Maximilian Philipp
  • 22 Cyriaque Irié
  • 30 Christian Günter
  • 43 Bruno Ogbus
  • 17 Lukas Kübler
  • 69 Rouven Tarnutzer

Celta Vigo

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Ionuț Radu (G)
  • 32 Javi Rodríguez (D)
  • 4 Joseph Aidoo (D)
  • 20 Marcos Alonso (D)
  • 3 Óscar Mingueza (M)
  • 22 Hugo Sotelo (M)
  • 6 Ilaix Moriba (M)
  • 5 Sergio Carreira (M)
  • 9 Ferran Jutglà (F)
  • 7 Borja Iglesias (F)
  • 19 Williot Swedberg (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Fer López
  • 39 Jones El-Abdellaoui
  • 15 Matías Vecino
  • 10 Iago Aspas
  • 18 Pablo Durán
  • 1 Iván Villar
  • 11 Franco Cervi
  • 12 Manu Fernández
  • 14 Alvaro Núñez
  • 24 Carlos Domínguez
  • 29 Yoel Lago
  • 36 Andrés Antañón

Timeline

  1. SC Freiburg
    10' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Grifo · Assist: J. Manzambi
  2. SC Freiburg
    32' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Beste · Assist: I. Matanovic
  3. Celta Vigo
    46' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Swedberg · On: J. El Abdellaoui
  4. Celta Vigo
    46' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rodriguez · On: F. Lopez
  5. Celta Vigo
    61' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Sotelo · On: M. Vecino
  6. Celta Vigo
    73' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Jutgla · On: P. Duran
  7. Celta Vigo
    73' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Iglesias · On: I. Aspas
  8. SC Freiburg
    74' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Grifo · On: L. Holer
  9. SC Freiburg
    74' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Suzuki · On: D. Scherhant
  10. SC Freiburg
    78' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    Matthias Ginter · Assist: J. Beste
  11. SC Freiburg
    89' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Beste · On: L. Kubler
  12. SC Freiburg
    90'+5 SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    M. Eggestein

    Tripping

Match Stats

Stat SC Freiburg Celta Vigo
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 4
Corners 3 0
Total Passes 505 475
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 7 0
xG 1.56 0.58
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 437 399
Shots Inside Box 8 2
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by V. Grifo at 10 minutes set the tone for the match, giving SC Freiburg confidence.
  • ▸ J. Beste's second goal at 32 minutes effectively ended Celta Vigo's hopes of a comeback.
  • ▸ Despite multiple substitutions by Celta Vigo, the momentum remained with SC Freiburg, leading to Matthias Ginter's goal at 78 minutes.