Suzuki hat-trick fires Freiburg past Bremen

Japanese forward Yuito Suzuki exploded with a first-half hat-trick in Freiburg's season opener.

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What happened. Yuito Suzuki scored a hat-trick between the 29th and 55th minute as Freiburg beat Werder Bremen 4-1 on the opening day of the Bundesliga season.

• Suzuki's treble came from short-range finishes, showing his poacher's instinct.
• He is now just one goal short of his total tally from last season.
• This was his second Bundesliga campaign after signing from Brøndby in 2025.

Suzuki's early form suggests a breakout season for Freiburg in 2026-27.

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