
UEFA Europa League
7:00 p.mApril 30, 2026
semi-finals
Braga Municipal Stadium
Referee: Anthony Taylor, England


SC Braga


SC Freiburg
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2.37
Expected Goals (xG)
1.11
Passing by
425 (86%)
Accurate passes
281 (81%)
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Substitutes
9
F
Amine El Ouazzani
90
M
Luis Pinto
80
M
João Vasconcelos
41
M
Yanis da Rocha
5
d
Leonardo Lelo
96
d
Afonso Sousa
70
F
Rodrigo Silva
53
d
Jonatás Noro
36
G
Oh Bellaarouch
12
G
Tiago Sa
F
Fran Navarro
M
Mario Dorgeles
90+2′
Substitutes
26
F
Maximilian Felipe
69
M
User Rouven tar
27
M
Nicolas Höfler
22
F
Cyriaque Irie
43
d
Bruno Ogbus
30
d
Christian Günter
17
d
Luke Kübler
5
d
Anthony Jung
24
G
Jannik Huth
21
G
Florian Müller
F
Lucas Höller
F
Derry Scherhant

UEFA Europa League Ranking – UEFA Europa League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Europa League (Play Off: Round of 16)
- Promotion – Europa League (Play Off: 1/16 final)
SC Braga secured a crucial 2-1 win over SC Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League, extending their perfect record in the competition with a dominant display at home.
Braga arrived at the Estádio Municipal de Braga in exceptional form. The Portuguese team had won both group games without conceding a single goal. Freiburg, on the other hand, took tenth place in the table with four points from two games, having drawn the last game. The visitors needed a strong performance to stay in the contest.
The home team controlled the early exchanges with purpose and intensity. Braga pressed high and forced Freiburg into defensive mistakes early on. The Portuguese midfield dominated possession, dictating the tempo and creating space for their attacking players.
Braga broke the deadlock in the 34th minute with a well-struck goal. The home team moved the ball quickly through midfield and found the back of the net to take a deserved lead. The goal came from a clever pass that exposed Freiburg’s defensive vulnerabilities.
The lead was doubled before the break. In the 41st minute, Braga struck again with a clinical finish. A second goal in quick succession gave the hosts firm control. Freiburg had offered little resistance in attack and faced an uphill battle heading into the interval.
The second half began with Freiburg showing more urgency and attacking intent. The German team pushed forward immediately, looking to reduce the deficit. Braga seemed content to soak up the pressure and hit on the counter-attack.
Freiburg pulled one back in the 58th minute with a well-worked goal. The visitors’ persistence paid off as they found the scoreboard and halved the deficit. The goal sparked hope among the visiting supporters and gave Freiburg a boost.
From that moment, the match became very contested. Both teams created chances but neither could find the breakthrough. Braga defended resolutely when needed, while Freiburg continued to search for an equaliser.
As the final whistle approached, Braga held firm. The hosts handled the closing stages with expertise and poise. Freiburg pushed forward but couldn’t break down Braga’s defence.
Braga dominated possession throughout the 90 minutes and created more clear-cut chances. The hosts’ defensive organization proved solid when tested. Freiburg showed character in the second half but ran out of time.
This win keeps Braga perfect in the group stage with two wins in two games. The Portuguese club is in fourth place in the standings with six points and zero goals conceded. Freiburg remains fourth in its section with four points in two games.
Braga’s flawless start to their European campaign continues. The Portuguese team has established itself as strong contenders in the competition. Their next match will test if they can maintain this outstanding form.

