
UEFA Europa League
8:00 p.mMarch 12, 2026
Round of 16
Groupama Arena
Referee: Nick Walsh, Scotland


Ferencvarosi TC


SC Braga
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1.18
Expected Goals (xG)
0.79
Passing by
210 (80%)
Accurate passes
569 (88%)
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99
G
count david
7.3
4
d
Mariano Gómez
7.2
28
d
Toon Raemaekers
7.7
27
d
Ibrahim Cisse (C)
6.9
47
m
Callum O’Dowda
7.3
m
Kristoffer Zachariassen
m
Gabi Kanichowsky
32′
m
Cebrail Makreckis
15
F
Mohammad Abu Fani
7.2
F
Lenny Joseph
69′
11
F
Yusuf Bamidele
6.7
Substitutes
30
F
Gloomy Gruber
77
d
Barnabas Nagy
20
m
sorcery
10
F
Jonathan Levy
5
m
Near Keïta
22
d
Gábor Szalai
82
G
Zalán Tóth
1
G
Adam Varga
F
Franko Kovačević
72
m
Adam Madarasz
m
Julio Romão
1
G
Lukáš Horníček
5.9
d
bright morning
4
d
Sikou Niakaté
7.0
14
d
Gustaf Lagerbielke
6.5
5
m
Leonardo Lelo
6.2
8
m
João Moutinho
6.9
27
m
Florian Grillitsch
6.2
20
m
Mario Dorgeles
6.9
21
F
Ricardo Horta (C)
6.3
10
F
Rodrigo Zalazar
6.9
18
F
Pau Victor
5.6

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)
Ferencvarosi TC secured an important 2-0 win over SC Braga in the UEFA Europa League, powered by a dominant performance from Lenny Joseph.
In this clash, SC Braga had shown good form with two wins in the competition. Ferencvarosi, meanwhile, aimed to capitalize on their mixed start. The Groupama Aréna prepared for a crucial European night as both teams looked for vital points.
The match started with Braga dominating possession, dictating the pace throughout the pitch. Their expansive play, however, did not create clear-cut chances. Ferencvarosi remained organised, looking for opportunities to counter-attack against their Portuguese opponents.
Midfielder Kristoffer Zachariassen received an early yellow card in the 25th minute for the home side. This early booking added to the tension. Ferencvarosi capitalized on their first real opening seven minutes later.
Gabi Kanichowsky broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute. Lenny Joseph provided the assist, setting up Kanichowsky to fire past the Braga keeper. The goal fired up the home crowd, shifting the momentum.
Ferencvarosi took a one-goal lead at the break, much to the delight of their fans. Braga had significant possession of the ball but needed to convert their territorial advantage into goals. The second half promised a tactical battle.
Braga started the second half with renewed urgency. They continued to press high, looking for an equaliser. However, the Hungarian defense held firm, ably led by their resilient defender and watchful goalkeeper Dávid Gróf.
Braga’s Bright Arrey-Mbi received a yellow card in the 61st minute for a foul. Braga made two immediate substitutions, with S. Niakate and M. Dorgeles to provide new offensive impetus. These changes could not alter the flow of the game.
Ferencvarosi doubled their lead in the 69th minute. Lenny Joseph, already with an assist, headed home after Cebrail Makreckis made a precise pass. This second goal gave Ferencvarosi a comfortable cushion.
Braga continued to push, making more substitutions, but couldn’t find a way through. Gabriel Moscardo was shown a yellow card for Braga in the 74th minute, reflecting growing frustration.
Despite Braga’s 70% ball possession and 11 corner kicks, Ferencvarosi proved to be more clinical. The Hungarian side scored twice with just three shots on target, surpassing their expected 1.18 goals. Braga, with an xG of 0.79, failed to convert any of their four shots on goal, showing Dávid Gróf’s four crucial saves.
This impressive 2-0 win gives Ferencvarosi TC a significant boost to their UEFA Europa League campaign. They now move above SC Braga in their group standings. The result makes for an intriguing second half of the group stage for both teams.

