SC Freiburg won the home leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Celta Vigo. The victory this evening with a 21:00 kick-off gives the Bundesliga side a strong position for the return leg in Spain. Sport Bild reported on the match via a live ticker.
Christian Streich's team showed a strong reaction to their narrow defeat against Bayern Munich last weekend, where a last-minute goal cost them points. In the Europa League, however, the Breisgau put in a convincing performance. They had advanced past Genk in the previous round after losing the first leg 0-1 but winning the second leg 5-1.
How did the match unfold for SC Freiburg?
SC Freiburg controlled the encounter from the start and put pressure on their Spanish guests. The defensive stability that is also a hallmark in the Bundesliga was evident once again. This season in the league, the club has conceded only one goal while scoring four. This record of 4 goals for and 1 against, with a +3 goal difference, shows their solid work. The team currently sits second in the table with three points from one game.
The opponent, Celta Vigo, had to manage without their suspended key player Javi Rueda. The 23-year-old was a significant absence for coach Claudio Giráldez's team. The Galicians had surprisingly overcome Olympique Lyon in the round of 16 to reach the quarter-finals. However, they found few solutions against Freiburg's tactically disciplined side.
What does the win mean for the rest of the season?
The success in European competition gives the team additional momentum for the upcoming Bundesliga tasks. The focus now shifts to the league match next weekend. On September 12, SC Freiburg hosts Borussia Mönchengladbach at their home stadium. Gladbach is currently in 16th place in the table. A look at the current standings shows the tight situation in the Bundesliga.
A win against Borussia would be important to consolidate their good league position. The team aims to carry its positive form into both competitions. Detailed player performance data is available on our stats page. For fans, the current phase with matches in the league and Europa League is particularly exciting. The full season schedule can be found on the fixtures page.
How is SC Freiburg preparing for the second leg?
Preparation for the away match in Vigo will be the focus of the upcoming training sessions. The team travels with the intention of defending the good result from the first leg and reaching the semi-finals. The experience from the turbulent tie against Genk, where they overturned a deficit, gives the team confidence.
The absence of Javi Rueda could also be felt in the second leg for Celta Vigo, provided the suspension continues. SC Freiburg will try to employ their compact defensive block and quick transitions as weapons once again. Their current Bundesliga form, with one win from one game, provides a foundation.
SC Freiburg's next competitive match is the Bundesliga fixture against Borussia Mönchengladbach on September 12, 2026, at the home Europa-Park Stadion.
