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SC Freiburg vs Celta Vigo in the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals: where to watch and lineups

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SC Freiburg hosts Celta from Vigo this Thursday in the first leg of the UEFA quarter-finals Liga Europa. The match takes place at Europa-Park Stadion, at Freiburg im Breisgau, at Alemanha, and marks the first time that the German team has reached this stage of a European competition. Kick-off is scheduled for 9pm local time (7pm on Brasília).

Both clubs are looking to advance to the semi-finals of the continental competition. Freiburg is enjoying a good campaign at home in Europa, while Celta of Vigo seeks to surprise away from home with an offensive style of play.

  • Exclusive broadcast by CazéTV on YouTube
  • Coverage also available on platforms such as ESPN and Disney+ in some packages
  • Follow bids in real time on official UEFA websites

Probable lineups and expected formations

Coach Julian Schuster must maintain the base that has been used by Freiburg. The team must play in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Noah Atubolu in goal, Philipp Treu, Matthias Ginter, Philipp Lienhart and Christian Günter in defense. In midfield appear Max Eggestein and Johan Manzambi, with Freiburg0, Freiburg1 and Freiburg2 or Irmin Matanović in attack.

Celta of Vigo, led by Claudio Giráldez, should come with Ionut Radu in the goal. The defensive line has Sergio Carreira, Joseph Aidoo, Marcos Alonso and Óscar Mingueza. In the middle appear Ilaix Moriba and Vigo0, with Vigo1, Vigo2 and Vigo3 or Vigo4 later. Formations may undergo last-minute adjustments depending on the heat.

Recent team performance

Freiburg arrives at the clash after a series of positive results at home in Bundesliga and Europa. In the last five games played, the German team recorded three wins, one draw and one defeat, demonstrating defensive consistency and good ball output. The team scored goals in four of those matches and suffered few dangerous counterattacks.

Celta of Vigo alternated results in LaLiga, with two wins, two draws and one defeat in the last five matches. The Spanish club shows strength in attack, especially with quick transitions, but presents vulnerabilities when pressed away from home. The team has scored in four of their five recent games.

History of confrontations and curiosities

This is the first official meeting between Freiburg and Celta of Vigo in UEFA competitions. The Germans only faced Spanish teams in previous group stages, with a negative result. Celta has a modest record against German clubs, with few victories in knockout duels.

Freiburg is playing in its first European quarterfinals in history. The stadium should receive a large crowd, with tickets sold out or close to it for the first game. Entre individual highlights appear Vincenzo Grifo, with important goals in Freiburg’s European campaign, and Williot Swedberg, Celta top scorer in the competition.

Where to watch the match live

Fans can follow the game live on CazéTV on YouTube, broadcast free of charge and in Portuguese. Algumas operators also offer the signal via ESPN on closed TV and via Disney+ on streaming. UEFA recommends the official website for real-time updates and statistics.

There is no confirmed free-to-air broadcast on free-to-air TV on Brasil. Live scores Aplicativos as SofaScore and Flashscore provide up-to-the-minute data, including official lineups once confirmed.

Weather forecast and stadium conditions

At Freiburg im Breisgau, the weather this Thursday night should be with clear skies or few clouds and mild temperatures around 10 to 12 degrees Celsius at game time. Ventos Lightweight should not interfere with the match. The pitch at Europa-Park Stadion is in good condition for a technical game.

The arbitration will be defined by UEFA, with a neutral team. Não There are last-minute confirmed absences for both sides, although coaches monitor the players’ physical conditions after the sequence of games.

Top scorers and campaign highlights

In UEFA Liga Europa 2025/26, players like Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg) and Williot Swedberg (Celta) appear among the teams’ main offensive names. Freiburg has a good average number of goals scored at home, while Celta seeks to explore spaces behind the German defense.

The duel promises a balance between the organized style of Freiburg and the speed of the attack of Celta. The result of the first game should directly influence the strategy for the return match in Vigo, scheduled for next week.

Final details about the clash

SC Freiburg enters the field motivated to make history at home. Celta of Vigo tries to take advantage for the return game in Estádio Balaídos. Ambas teams value possession of the ball and seek to create clear chances from the opening minutes.

The match represents a unique opportunity for both clubs in the European season. Torcedores on both sides are eagerly following the outcome of the UEFA quarter-finals Liga Europa.

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