UEFA Europa League Quarter-finals
Real Betis 2 - 4 FT SC Braga
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' Antony
↓ B. Arrey-Mbi ↑Gabriel Moscardo 20'
26' A. Ezzalzouli
29' A. Ezzalzouli
Vitor Carvalho 35'
P. Victor (V. Gomez) 38'
43' A. Ezzalzouli
HT
47' P. Fornals
Vitor Carvalho (R. Horta) 49'
R. Horta 53'
↓ Vitor Carvalho ↑P. Oliveira 62'
↓ D. E. Tiknaz ↑F. Navarro 62'
66' ↓ A. Fidalgo ↑A. Ruibal
G. Martinez 67'
Gabriel Moscardo 69'
72' M. Bartra
Gorby 74'
77' ↓ H. Bellerin ↑N. Deossa
78' ↓ R. Rodriguez ↑V. Gomez
78' ↓ P. Fornals ↑C. Bakambu
↓ G. Martinez ↑L. Lelo 81'
↓ P. Victor ↑J. Moutinho 81'
83' Antony
83' ↓ Antony ↑P. Garcia
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Pau Lopez 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
4
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Hector Bellerin 
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Marc Bartra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Llorente 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ricardo Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Midfielders
Pablo Fornals
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
78
Entry
Sofyan Amrabat 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Álvaro Fidalgo 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Forwards
Antony 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Cucho Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Álvaro Valles 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrián
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Valentín Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergi Altimira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Deossa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aitor Ruibal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chimy Ávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cedric Bakambu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Braga
Goalkeepers
Lukáš Horníček
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gustaf Lagerbielke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vítor Carvalho
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Bright Arrey-Mbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
20
Entry
Midfielders
Victor Gómez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Jean-Baptiste Gorby
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Florian Grillitsch 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
63
Passes
10
Duels
Gabriel Martínez
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Forwards
Demir Ege Tıknaz
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Ricardo Horta
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Pau Víctor
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Tiago Sa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joao Carvalho
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Paulo Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Lelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Moscardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Moutinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Zalazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Dorgeles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luís Pinto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yanis da Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine El Ouazzani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 | SC Braga | 1 - 1 | Real Betis | UEFA Europa League | Estádio Municipal de Braga |
04/08/2026
Real Betis Win
SC Braga Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Cartuja Collapse: SC Braga Punish Real Betis in Six-Goal European Epic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. SC Braga booked their Europa League semi-final ticket with a spectacular 4-2 second-leg victory, overturning an early deficit to silence the Andalusian crowd and seal a 5-3 aggregate triumph.
The Opening Act
The Stakes were astronomical following a tense 1-1 draw in the first leg. Real Betis flew out of the traps at Estadio de la Cartuja. Antony ignited the stadium with a 13th-minute strike, and A. Ezzalzouli doubled the advantage just 13 minutes later. A third Betis goal was ruled out by VAR for offside shortly after. It looked like a comfortable march to the next round for the hosts as they asserted their dominance early on.
The Pivot
A towering Upset began brewing just before the interval. P. Victor grabbed a lifeline for SC Braga, finishing smartly via a V. Gomez assist. The Balance shifted violently after the restart. The Portuguese side delivered a devastating 15-minute blitz. Vitor Carvalho levelled the match in the 49th minute. Just four minutes later, R. Horta converted a penalty. The visitors suddenly led 3-2 on the night and 4-3 on aggregate, leaving the home support utterly stunned.
Resolution
Betis edged possession with 53 percent of the ball, but they simply could not cope with the Portuguese side's lethal efficiency. Braga remarkably scored four goals from just five shots on target. Gorby slammed the door shut in the 74th minute, capping off a match with off-the-charts Intensity. The 4-2 away win secures SC Braga's progression to the semi-finals, condemning the Andalusians to a bitter quarter-final exit after a monumental collapse.
Key Questions
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Extreme offensive efficiency from Braga, who scored four goals from just five shots on target, punishing a fragile Betis defence after falling 2-0 behind.
How did Real Betis complete the comeback from behind?
Betis actually threw away a 2-0 lead; it was Braga who completed a stunning comeback with a remarkable flurry of second-half goals to advance.
What does this mean for Real Betis's season?
This painful Europa League elimination means Betis must now refocus entirely on their domestic league campaign to secure European qualification for next season.
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.
Winner Takes All in Seville Quarter-Final
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 89/100. With the aggregate score locked at 1-1, this do-or-die clash offers a direct ticket to the Europa League semi-finals.
The Setup
European knockout football leaves no place to hide. Following a tense 1-1 draw in Portugal, where Cucho Hernandez's penalty cancelled out an early strike, Real Betis welcome SC Braga to the Estadio de La Cartuja. The hosts boast a formidable home fortress, underscored by a high Form rating that demands respect. However, the visitors are renowned away specialists. An incredibly tight Balance rating confirms there is nothing separating these sides on paper. The Stakes are massive—just two steps from European glory.
Key Battle
This match will be won or lost in the final third. A sky-high Stars rating highlights the quality on display, specifically pitting Antony against Florian Grillitsch. Antony must use his flair to shatter Braga's disciplined defensive shape. On the flip side, Grillitsch—who scored in the fifth minute of the first leg—will dictate the tempo and look to exploit spaces left by an aggressive Betis press.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening before the tie explodes into life. We back Real Betis to feed off the roaring Seville crowd, eventually overpowering Braga in the second half to secure a 2-1 victory on the night and punch their semi-final ticket.