Celta Vigo 1-3 SC Freiburg result, score and recap
Read the final Celta Vigo vs SC Freiburg result in UEFA Europa League. Confirm the 1-3 scoreline and browse related completed fixtures.
Last updated: April 19, 2026 at 04:45 AM
Result summary
Teams
Celta Vigo vs SC Freiburg
Date
April 16, 2026 at 04:45 PM
League
Score
1-3
Status
Match Finished
SC Freiburg secure emphatic victory over Celta Vigo
SC Freiburg delivered a commanding performance at the Estadio Abanca Balaídos, defeating Celta Vigo 3-1 in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final tie. This result confirms a dominant progression for the German side, who had already established a strong foundation following their 3-0 victory in the opening leg. Despite the home crowd's support in Vigo, Celta Vigo were unable to overcome the significant deficit, as Freiburg maintained their composure and tactical discipline throughout the ninety minutes to seal their place in the next stage of the competition.
The 3-1 scoreline reflects a comprehensive display from SC Freiburg, who proved too clinical for their Spanish opponents across both legs of this quarter-final encounter. By effectively neutralizing the threat posed by Celta Vigo, the visitors ensured their path to the semi-finals remained untroubled. For Celta Vigo, the European journey concludes at the quarter-final stage, while SC Freiburg now look ahead with momentum, having demonstrated the quality required to compete at this level of the UEFA Europa League.
SC Freiburg secure emphatic victory over Celta Vigo in Europa League quarter-final
SC Freiburg delivered a commanding performance at the Estadio Abanca Balaídos, defeating Celta Vigo 3-1 to conclude their UEFA Europa League quarter-final tie. Following their dominant 3-0 victory in the first leg, the German side entered this fixture with a significant advantage, which they successfully defended throughout the ninety minutes in Vigo. Despite Celta Vigo's efforts to find a way back into the competition, the visitors maintained their composure to secure a comprehensive aggregate win and progress further in the tournament.
This result marks a significant achievement for SC Freiburg, who proved too strong for their Spanish opponents across both legs of this quarter-final encounter. While Celta Vigo managed to find the back of the net on home soil, the damage inflicted during the opening match proved insurmountable. As the Europa League campaign reaches its business end, SC Freiburg now look ahead to the next stage of the competition with clear momentum, having demonstrated both defensive discipline and clinical efficiency when it mattered most.
SC Freiburg commandingly advance in Europa League
The 1-3 victory for SC Freiburg at the Estadio Abanca Balaídos serves as a definitive statement in this UEFA Europa League quarter-final tie. Having already established a significant lead in the first leg, the German side demonstrated clinical efficiency on the road to ensure their progression. For Celta Vigo, the result marks a difficult end to their European campaign, as they were unable to overcome the substantial deficit established in the previous encounter, ultimately falling to a superior opponent across the two legs.
This outcome highlights the tactical discipline and composure shown by SC Freiburg throughout the knockout stages. By securing a comfortable win away from home, they have proven their credentials as a formidable force in this competition. The final scoreline reflects a comprehensive performance that leaves no doubt regarding which team deserved to move forward. As the tournament progresses toward the semi-finals, SC Freiburg will carry the momentum of this convincing aggregate victory into their next challenge, while Celta Vigo must now turn their full attention back to their domestic commitments.
A decisive exit for Celta Vigo
The 1-3 defeat at the Estadio Abanca Balaídos confirms a difficult night for Celta Vigo, as they were unable to overcome the deficit against a clinical SC Freiburg side. Following their previous result in the first leg, this second-leg loss brings their UEFA Europa League campaign to a definitive close at the quarter-final stage.
For SC Freiburg, the victory secures their progression in the competition with a dominant aggregate performance. While Celta Vigo will be disappointed to bow out of the tournament on home soil, the German side demonstrated the composure required to navigate this high-stakes European tie and advance to the next round.
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The UEFA Europa League quarter-final match between Celta Vigo and SC Freiburg concluded with a 1-3 victory for the visiting side. Played at the Estadio Abanca Balaídos on April 16, 2026, the result confirmed SC Freiburg's dominance in this stage of the competition, as they secured their place in the next round following their strong performance in Vigo.
This result was decisive for the quarter-final tie between the two clubs. Following their 3-0 victory in the first leg on April 9, 2026, SC Freiburg entered this match with a significant aggregate advantage. By winning 1-3 in the second leg at the Estadio Abanca Balaídos, the German side successfully advanced through the knockout stage of the 2025 season.
The second leg of this UEFA Europa League quarter-final fixture was hosted by Celta Vigo at the Estadio Abanca Balaídos in Vigo. The match took place on April 16, 2026, with a kickoff time of 16:45 UTC. Despite the home advantage, Celta Vigo were unable to overcome the deficit against SC Freiburg, who ultimately claimed the win.