"Igor Matanovic put Freiburg 4-0 up on aggregate just past the half-hour mark, lashing an incredible volley past Ionut Radu from outside the area following Jordy Makengo's intelligent knock-down. The goal was initially ruled offside but was awarded after a VAR review."
"A third Freiburg goal arrived five minutes into the second half, with Suzuki scoring on the rebound after Makengo failed to apply the finishing touch following a marauding run down the right flank, which saw him outmuscle Fer Lopez and round goalkeeper Radu."
"Freiburg are now into their first-ever semi-final in a major European competition, with either Braga or Real Betis awaiting them in the next round. Before this season, they had never gone past the last 16 of the Europa League."
Freiburg secured a place in the Europa League semi-finals with a decisive 3-1 away victory against Celta Vigo, eliminating them 6-1 on aggregate. Igor Matanovic opened the scoring with a stunning volley, followed by Yuito Suzuki's goal before halftime. Suzuki added another goal early in the second half. Celta managed a late consolation goal through Williot Swedberg. This marks Freiburg's first semi-final appearance in a major European competition, having previously reached the last 16 in earlier seasons.
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