SC Freiburg 4-1 Werder Bremen

The Bundesliga clash between SC Freiburg and Werder Bremen took place at the Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg im Breisgau on 30 August 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to cement their early-season ambitions, but the home side quickly turned the tie into a showcase of attacking intent.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough arrived in the 29th minute when Yuito Suzuki rose above the defence to head a very close-range effort into the bottom left corner. The chance originated from a corner, with Niklas Beste delivering a precise cross that found Suzuki at the far post.

Just before the interval, SC Freiburg doubled their lead in the 45th minute. Igor Matanovic unleashed a right-footed strike from outside the box that curled into the bottom left corner, the move set up by a well-timed pass from Matthias Ginter.

Three minutes into the second half, Suzuki completed his brace. He collected the ball in the centre of the box and fired a left-footed shot that rose to the high centre of the goal, extending Freiburg’s advantage to 3-0.

The same minute also saw Werder Bremen’s Ludovit Reis receive a yellow card for a bad foul, a reminder that the visitors were struggling to regain composure after conceding early.

Freiburg’s dominance continued in the 55th minute when Suzuki, now on a hat-trick trajectory, struck again from the centre of the box. This time his left-footed finish landed in the bottom left corner, with the assist supplied by Igor Matanovic, who had earlier found the net himself.

Werder Bremen managed to pull one back in the 76th minute. Dariusz Stalmach rose to meet a corner cross from Marco Grüll and headed the ball from the centre of the box into the high centre of the net, offering a brief respite for the away side.

The match’s final disciplinary note came in the 88th minute when Freiburg’s Keisuke Goto was booked for a bad foul, his only caution of the game.

The result settled at 4-1 in favour of the home team, with the scoreline reflecting Freiburg’s control throughout the 90 minutes.

Standout performers

Yuito Suzuki was the clear attacking catalyst, contributing three goals and an assist, his movement on set-pieces and in open play proving decisive. Igor Matanovic added a goal and an assist, linking play between midfield and attack and providing the service for Suzuki’s fifth-minute strike.

For Werder Bremen, Dariusz Stalmach’s header offered the lone highlight, while Marco Grüll’s corner delivery created the opportunity.

Match facts

  • Final score: SC Freiburg 4-1 Werder Bremen
  • Scorers: Yuito Suzuki (29’, 48’, 55’); Igor Matanovic (45’); Dariusz Stalmach (76’)
  • Bookings: Ludovit Reis (Werder Bremen) – yellow, 48’; Keisuke Goto (SC Freiburg) – yellow, 88’
  • Venue: Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg im Breisgau

What it means

The comprehensive victory gives SC Freiburg three points and a strong statement of intent in the Bundesliga, while Werder Bremen return home with a single point, highlighting areas they will need to address in upcoming fixtures.