UEFA Europa League Round of 16
Ferencvarosi TC 2 - 0 FT SC Braga
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
32' G. Kanichowsky (L. Joseph)
HT
Bright Arrey-Mbi 60'
↓ M. Dorgeles ↑G. Martinez 62'
↓ S. Niakate ↑Gabriel Moscardo 62'
69' L. Joseph (C. Makreckis)
Gabriel Moscardo 74'
↓ P. Victor ↑F. Navarro 74'
↓ J. Moutinho ↑Gorby 74'
84' ↓ L. Joseph ↑J. Romao
90' ↓ M. Abu Fani ↑A. Madarasz
↓ L. Lelo ↑D. Rodrigues 90'
90'+3 ↓ Dele ↑F. Kovacevic
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Ferencvarosi TC
Goalkeepers
D. Grof 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
I. Cisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Raemaekers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Gomez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
C. Makreckis 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
K. Zachariassen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Kanichowsky 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
C. O'Dowda 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Forwards
M. Abu Fani 
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
29
Passes
19
Duels
Dele 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
4%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
L. Joseph
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
A. Varga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Z. Toth
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Nagy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Szalai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Romao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Keita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cadu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Kovacevic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Gruber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Levi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Madarasz
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
SC Braga
Goalkeepers
L. Hornicek 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
G. Lagerbielke
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
75
Passes
10
Duels
S. Niakate 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
B. Arrey-Mbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Dorgeles
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Grillitsch
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
81
Passes
9
Duels
J. Moutinho
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
67
Passes
11
Duels
L. Lelo
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
25%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Forwards
R. Zalazar
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
57
Passes
11
Duels
R. Horta
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
59
Passes
2
Duels
P. Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
J. Carvalho
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Sa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rodrigues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. da Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gorby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. E. Tiknaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Moscardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. J. Merheg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. El Ouazzani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | Ferencvarosi TC | 2 - 0 | SC Braga | UEFA Europa League | Groupama Aréna |
03/12/2026
Ferencvarosi TC Win
SC Braga Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ferencváros Spring a Trap in Budapest
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A masterclass in counter-attacking football saw the Hungarian hosts ruthlessly punish a wasteful Braga side to seize control of this Round of 16 tie.
The Possession Illusion
Braga arrived at Groupama Aréna and immediately grabbed the ball, setting a methodical tempo from the opening whistle. They dominated possession with an overwhelming 70% share, relentlessly pinning the Hungarian hosts deep inside their own defensive third. The sheer Intensity of their territorial control was palpable as the Portuguese side racked up corner after corner, eventually finishing the match with 11 set-piece opportunities. Yet, for all their neat passing combinations and sustained pressure, they looked entirely toothless in front of goal. Ferencvárosi TC absorbed the punishment perfectly, showing incredible tactical discipline to let SC Braga pass themselves into dead ends. The visitors' frontline failed to register a single goal despite their constant time on the ball, ultimately restricted to a meager 0.59 expected goals. It was a classic rope-a-dope strategy from the home side, perfectly balancing risk and reward against a technically gifted opponent.
Joseph Runs the Show
The true Upset Factor emerged the moment the ball turned over in transition. While Braga probed without genuine penetration, Ferencváros broke forward with devastating, direct intent. The critical breakthrough arrived in the 32nd minute when Lenny Joseph carved open the visitors' high defensive line with a sensational run. He squared the ball perfectly to set up Gabi Kanichowsky, who finished with absolute clinical precision to draw first blood. The home crowd erupted, completely shifting the momentum. Braga frantically tried to force a quick response, but their lack of cutting edge left them totally exposed at the back. In the 69th minute, Joseph turned from creative provider to ruthless executioner. Connecting cleanly with a defense-splitting pass from C. Makreckis, Joseph buried the crucial second goal to completely kill off the Portuguese resistance and crown a truly phenomenal individual display.
Advantage Budapest
This was a famous victory built entirely on supreme tactical discipline and unwavering collective grit. Kristoffer Zachariassen worked tirelessly in the middle of the park, earning well-deserved recognition for an outstanding performance characterized by his relentless off-the-ball graft and positional awareness. The overall Stakes could not be higher in this crucial Round of 16 clash, and Ferencváros have now firmly planted one foot in the quarter-finals. SC Braga face a truly monumental, perhaps insurmountable task in the return leg scheduled for March 18th. They must somehow figure out how to translate their sterile, lateral possession into actual goals when the two-legged tie shifts back to Portugal. For now, the Hungarian underdogs head into next week's decisive fixture holding all the right cards, proving that efficiency always trumps mere possession.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Ferencvarosi TC's season?
This 2-0 first-leg victory puts Ferencváros in a commanding position to reach the Europa League quarter-finals, injecting massive momentum into their European campaign ahead of the return fixture.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A tense Europa League battle awaits in Budapest
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. The prospect of a quarter-final berth elevates this tie into a high-pressure chess match at the Groupama Aréna.
The Setup
The knockout stage heat is on. On March 12, 2026, Ferencvarosi TC welcome SC Braga for the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 clash. With the Stakes cranked to the maximum, both sides know a single mistake could be fatal before the return leg in Portugal on March 18. Braga roll into Budapest as slight favourites, boasting a strong Balance rating and an exceptional away record that includes conceding barely a fraction of a goal per game on the road. Ferencvarosi, meanwhile, bring a patchy Form but carry enough attacking threat to ensure a high Stars rating for this fixture.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on the collision between Yusuf Bamidele and Gabriel Martínez. Bamidele's dynamic movement up top will heavily test Martínez's positioning and grit. Ferencvarosi will need to find a way past Braga's formidable defensive anchor, goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček, who comes into this match riding a wave of clean sheets and penalty-saving heroics. If the home side's attackers fail to crack Horníček early, Braga's counter-punch will dictate the night.
Our Prediction
Braga's stubborn away resilience is hard to ignore. We expect the visitors to absorb early pressure and snatch a narrow victory, leaving Ferencvarosi with a mountain to climb in the second leg.