UEFA Europa League League Stage - 5
Rangers 1 - 1 FT SC Braga
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Fran Navarro 41'
45' J. Tavernier
45'+1 James Tavernier
45'+4 Mohammed Diomande
HT
↓ F. Navarro ↑A. El Ouazzani 46'
Ricardo Horta 57'
58' Connor Barron
Rodrigo Zalazar 59'
Rodrigo Zalazar 61'
↓ J. Moutinho ↑F. Grillitsch 66'
G. Martinez 69'
72' ↓ Danilo Pereira ↑T. Aasgaard
Gabriel Martínez 77'
77' ↓ C. Barron ↑B. Miovski
↓ G. Martinez ↑Vitor Carvalho 82'
89' ↓ Chermiti ↑O. Antman
89' ↓ M. Aarons ↑J. Meghoma
↓ Gorby ↑Gabriel Moscardo 90'+4
90'+5 Mohammed Diomande
90'+5 Mohammed Diomande
Victor Gómez 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Rangers
Goalkeepers
J. Butland 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Tavernier 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
N. Djiga 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
E. Fernandez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Aarons 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
N. Raskin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Barron
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
D. Gassama 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Diomande 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Danilo Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Chermiti 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
9
Duels Lost
19
Poss Lost
BENCH
L. Kelly 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Wright
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Meghoma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Aasgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Cameron
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Adamson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Curtis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Antman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Miovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Braga
Goalkeepers
L. Hornicek
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
B. Arrey-Mbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Lagerbielke
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
S. Niakate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
V. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gorby 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
46%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
J. Moutinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
G. Martinez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
R. Zalazar
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
R. Horta
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
F. Navarro
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.9
Rating
BENCH
T. Sa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Bellaarouch
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Lelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Moscardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Dorgeles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Grillitsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rodrigues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. El Ouazzani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Vidigal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2022 | Rangers | 3 - 1 (AET) | SC Braga | UEFA Europa League | Ibrox Stadium |
| 04/07/2022 | SC Braga | 1 - 0 | Rangers | UEFA Europa League | Estádio Municipal de Braga |
| 02/26/2020 | SC Braga | 0 - 1 | Rangers | UEFA Europa League | Estádio Municipal de Braga |
| 02/20/2020 | Rangers | 3 - 2 | SC Braga | UEFA Europa League | Ibrox Stadium |
Rangers Win
SC Braga Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Red Cards and VAR Drama Define Ibrox Stalemate
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A chaotic night in Glasgow delivered two red cards, huge refereeing decisions, and a hard-fought draw that keeps Braga flying high while the hosts scrap for survival.
Early Nerves and a Late Breakthrough
Ibrox demanded a response. Rangers stepped onto the pitch desperately needing a lifeline in their European campaign. The early exchanges were a cagey, tactical affair. SC Braga edged possession, calmly circulating the ball to quiet the expectant home crowd. But the Scottish side dug deep to stay in the fight. Emmanuel Fernandez marshalled the defensive line superbly, earning his keep as the standout performer of the first half. As the whistle approached, the Intensity suddenly spiked. A dramatic VAR intervention on the stroke of the interval handed the hosts a crucial lifeline. J. Tavernier stepped up to the spot. The captain made no mistake, sending Ibrox into a frenzy and shifting the momentum completely heading into the tunnel.
The Red Card Catalyst
The second half descended into pure chaos. Braga looked rattled by the setback. That lingering frustration boiled over in the 59th minute. A heavy challenge from Rodrigo Zalazar triggered another lengthy VAR review. The final verdict was ruthless—a straight red card for violent conduct. Down to ten men, the visitors seemed entirely dead and buried. The scent of a genuine Upset drifted across the stands. But instead of folding under the pressure, Braga rallied together. Just eight minutes after the dismissal, they completely silenced the stadium. G. Martinez found the breakthrough with a clinical finish to level the score. It was a stunning twist when the numbers heavily suggested otherwise.
Frustration at the Finish Line
Rangers threw absolutely everything forward to reclaim the advantage. They forced a barrage of corners and peppered the Portuguese net, finishing the night with twelve attempts. Yet they ran into stubborn resistance. Jack Butland was equally busy at the other end, pulling off four vital saves to stop the ten men from stealing all three points on the counter. The delicate Balance of the tie finally snapped in the dying moments. Mohammed Diomande saw red for a reckless foul in stoppage time, evening up the numbers just before the final whistle. Braga leave Scotland sitting comfortably in the top six, while Rangers remain marooned near the bottom of the table.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Rodrigo Zalazar impact the match?
Paradoxically, it sparked Braga into life. Down to ten men, they equalised just eight minutes later through a clinical finish from G. Martinez.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR heavily influenced the outcome, confirming Tavernier's penalty before halftime and upgrading Zalazar's yellow to a straight red card in the 59th minute.
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.
Braga Chase Top-Eight Spots While Rangers Fight For Playoff Survival
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. Rangers are clinging to their European hopes, making this a desperate, high-pressure clash against a Braga side built to punish mistakes.
The Setup
Under the lights at Ibrox on November 27, 2025, the trajectory of these two clubs could not be more different. SC Braga sit comfortably in 6th place with 17 points, eyeing direct qualification to the knockout phase. Meanwhile, Rangers are languishing in 32nd, desperately needing a win to claw towards the top-24 playoff line. The Stakes are entirely asymmetric. Braga bring a high Form rating into Glasgow, boasting an impressive away record. In contrast, the hosts have a terrible home win rate of just 25%. Expect the Balance of play to shift heavily towards the visitors, whose defensive unit has conceded a microscopic 0.2 goals per game.
Key Battle
With no single individual duel defining the contest, this clash comes down to the Rangers frontline trying to breach a fortified Braga defensive block. The Portuguese side's backline is suffocating opponents, while Rangers struggle to create meaningful chances. The hosts must find a way to disrupt the rhythm of the visitors' midfield before they dictate the tempo completely.
Our Prediction
Braga take the spoils. The Portuguese outfit simply have too much firepower. Ricardo Horta has been pulling the strings perfectly as the assist king. Even if Jack Butland pulls off heroics between the sticks, the sheer volume of away attacks will eventually break the Scottish side. Expect a clean 2-0 victory for the visitors as their attacking Stars shine bright in Glasgow.