Watch Freiburg vs. Celta Vigo: Europa League TV Channel, Time, and Guide

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 9, 2026 2:29 PM ET

Watch Freiburg vs. Celta Vigo: Europa League TV Channel, Time, and Guide

Freiburg and Celta Vigo meet in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal at Europa-Park Stadion. The match takes place on Thursday, April 9, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET.

Route to the quarterfinals

Freiburg advanced by eliminating Genk with a 5-2 aggregate victory in the round of 16. This marks the club’s first appearance at this stage of a major European competition.

Celta Vigo reached the last eight after a 3-1 aggregate win over Lyon. The Spanish side also arrived after a 3-2 away victory at Valencia in La Liga on Sunday.

Form and statistics to watch

Freiburg brings a nine-game European home winning streak into the tie. The Germans have conceded just six goals in this Europa League campaign, the joint-fewest in the competition.

Freiburg finished the league phase with a 5W-2D-1L record and placed seventh overall. Celta have scored in 12 consecutive Europa League matches.

Los Celestes lead the tournament with 21 goals this season. Their scoring run presents a stern test for Freiburg’s tight defense.

Coaches and context

Julian Schuster is in charge of Freiburg for this historic run. Claudio Giráldez leads Celta Vigo into their maiden quarterfinal appearance.

Both managers face tactical questions on how to balance attack and defense. The tie promises tactical battles over two legs.

Match details, broadcast and streaming

The game is scheduled at Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg, Germany. Fans in the United States can watch on Paramount+.

Streaming options also include ViX via Prime Video in select markets. For viewers looking to Watch Freiburg vs. Celta Vigo live, consult the Europa League TV channel, time and guide below.