SC Freiburg heads to Spain with one foot already in the Europa League semi-finals, carrying a commanding 3-0 aggregate lead from a dominant home performance last week. Julian Schuster's men were utterly convincing, leaving Celta Vigo with a mountain to climb in the return leg of this quarter-final tie.

However, European away days have been a serious challenge for Freiburg this season. Their form on the road tells a different story, with a lack of goals in recent continental travels raising questions. They'll need to defy that trend to secure their historic passage, while Celta, despite a disappointing domestic loss, will be desperate to salvage pride in front of their home supporters.

The momentum from a crucial Bundesliga win over Mainz, sealed by Lucas Höler, should boost Freiburg's confidence. All eyes will be on the fitness of key midfielder Johan Manzambi after his weekend knock, as his presence could be vital in managing this high-stakes encounter.

For Celta Vigo, this match is about a monumental comeback. After being outclassed in Germany and suffering a surprise home league defeat, they must produce a performance filled with intensity and early goals to unsettle their German opponents and rewrite the narrative of this tie.

Predicted Lineups:
Celta Vigo: Radu; Rodriguez, Aidoo, Alonso; Mingueza, Vecino, Moriba, Carreira; Lopez, Swedberg, Iglesias ©
SC Freiburg: Atubolu; Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo; Eggestein, Manzambi; Beste, Suzuki, Grifo ©; Matanović