UEFA Europa League League Stage - 4
SC Braga 3 - 4 FT Genk
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
30' R. Zalazar
D. Heymans (K. Karetsas) 45'
HT
↓ K. Nkuba ↑J. Kongolo 46'
Y. Sor 48'
56' ↓ L. Lelo ↑M. Dorgeles
56' ↓ J. Moutinho ↑F. Grillitsch
56' ↓ A. El Ouazzani ↑F. Navarro
Oh Hyeon-Gyu (D. Heymans) 59'
↓ Y. Sor ↑Y. Medina 64'
71' R. Zalazar (R. Horta)
Y. Medina (K. Karetsas) 72'
76' ↓ R. Horta ↑P. Victor
↓ K. Karetsas ↑J. Steuckers 76'
↓ D. Heymans ↑N. Sattlberger 76'
↓ Oh Hyeon-Gyu ↑J. Erabi 76'
84' ↓ R. Zalazar ↑D. Rodrigues
86' F. Navarro
90' Gabriel Martínez
Josue Ndenge Kongolo 90'+1
90'+3 Gustaf Lagerbielke
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Braga
Goalkeepers
L. Hornicek 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
V. Gomez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
G. Lagerbielke 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
83
Passes
11
Duels
B. Arrey-Mbi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
G. Martinez 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Gorby
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
84
Passes
7
Duels
J. Moutinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
L. Lelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Forwards
R. Zalazar 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.5
Rating
R. Horta 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
A. El Ouazzani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
T. Sa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Bellaarouch
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Niakate
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Moscardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Dorgeles
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
F. Grillitsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. da Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rodrigues
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Navarro 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Genk
Goalkeepers
H. Van Crombrugge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
K. Nkuba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
M. Sadick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Smets
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Kayembe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
P. Hrosovsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Heynen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Karetsas
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
D. Heymans 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Y. Sor
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Oh Hyeon-Gyu 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
T. Lawal
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Stevens
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Medina 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
26
Minutes
7.2
Rating
A. Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Kongolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Sattlberger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Steuckers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bibout
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Mirisola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Yokoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Adedeji-Sternberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Erabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -5
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
Genk Clinch Chaotic Seven-Goal Thriller in Portugal
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 92/100. A breathtaking 4-3 victory for the visitors exposed the chaotic beauty of European football, punishing the hosts' defensive frailties in a relentless spectacle.
Early Dominance Undone
A roaring crowd under the lights at the Estádio Municipal de Braga expected a comfortable evening as SC Braga controlled possession and dictated the early tempo from the middle of the park. The breakthrough finally arrived on the half-hour mark when R. Zalazar fired the hosts ahead, rewarding a period of immense pressure that seemed destined to break the visitors' resolve. However, the high Intensity of the opening exchanges caught up with them right before the break. A catastrophic lapse in defensive concentration allowed Genk to snatch an unexpected equaliser through D. Heymans in the 45th minute, expertly set up by the vision of K. Karetsas. That devastating late strike completely fractured the home side's passing rhythm, turning a previously measured tactical battle into an unpredictable shootout as both sides headed into the tunnel.
The Belgian Blitz
The second half commenced with a dramatic shift in Balance that few inside the stadium saw coming. The visitors exploded out of the blocks, executing a devastating 14-minute goal flurry that flipped the script entirely and left the home crowd in stunned silence. Just three minutes after the restart, Y. Sor capitalised on another defensive gap to give the Belgians the lead. Before the home side could effectively regroup, Oh Hyeon-Gyu doubled the advantage in the 59th minute, leaving the Portuguese outfit totally shellshocked. Despite racking up a commanding 20 total shots and exerting heavy pressure with nine corners across the match, they repeatedly found themselves incredibly vulnerable to clinical counter-attacks. It was a stark reminder that dominating the ball and territory means very little without maintaining strict defensive solidity during quick transitions.
A Frantic Finale
With the Stakes rising significantly in the tight UEFA Europa League playoff race, the final twenty minutes descended into pure, unadulterated chaos on the pitch. Zalazar completed his personal brace in the 71st minute after latching onto a slick, penetrating pass from R. Horta, sparking massive hopes of a dramatic late comeback. Yet, the Upset Factor remained firmly in play as immediate impact substitute Y. Medina instantly restored the crucial two-goal cushion just sixty seconds later. While a clinical late strike from another substitute, F. Navarro, created a nerve-wracking climax in the 86th minute, the Belgian visitors held remarkably firm under siege. The 4-3 away triumph propels them much closer to their direct opponents in the league stage standings, proving their lethal, ruthless efficiency on the road when it matters most.
Key Questions
What made Rodrigo Zalazar the Man of the Match?
He netted a superb brace and orchestrated the attack with two key passes, driving his team forward relentlessly despite the narrow defeat.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A lethal combination of open tactics, a frantic 14-minute spell producing three goals, and clinical finishing from both sides created a chaotic spectacle.
How did SC Braga complete the comeback from behind?
They ultimately fell short. While late strikes from Zalazar and substitute Navarro closed the gap to 4-3, the visitors held on to secure the victory.
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.
Direct Qualification on the Line in Braga
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. With both sides hovering around the automatic progression spots, this high-octane clash is essentially a playoff to secure a top-eight finish.
The Setup
November 06, 2025, brings European drama to the Estádio Municipal de Braga. SC Braga sit securely in 6th place, while Genk lurk dangerously in 9th, just one point behind. A modest Stakes metric on paper belies the true tension of locking down a direct path to the knockouts. The visitors bring frightening Form as proven road warriors, boasting a staggering 75% away win rate. Braga counter with home advantage and a roster full of attacking Stars. Expect an open game where tactical Balance shifts rapidly from end to end, with both sides averaging plenty of goals this campaign.
Key Battle
The midfield superiority contest pits Ricardo Horta against Genk's engine, Bryan Heynen. Horta's creative sparks will collide directly with Heynen's commanding presence and defensive grit. Behind them, keep an eye on a phenomenal duel of the goalkeepers. Both Lukáš Horníček and Hendrik Van Crombrugge have been immense between the sticks, making string after string of crucial saves.
Our Prediction
Both sides possess lethal goalscoring threats. Genk's dominance on the road meets Braga's stubborn home resistance. We foresee a chaotic 2-2 draw where both attacks ultimately outshine the defenses, leaving everything to play for in the coming matchdays.