UEFA Europa League Quarter-finals
SC Braga 1 - 1 FT Real Betis
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' F. Grillitsch (D. Rodrigues)
M. Bartra 7'
S. Amrabat 11'
18' ↓ D. Rodrigues ↑J. Moutinho
23' S. Niakate
HT
↓ S. Amrabat ↑Antony 46'
M. Roca 57'
60' Gorby
Cucho Hernandez 61'
↓ A. Fidalgo ↑S. Altimira 63'
↓ M. Roca ↑N. Deossa 63'
Natan 67'
72' F. Grillitsch
77' ↓ G. Martinez ↑M. Dorgeles
77' ↓ R. Horta ↑F. Navarro
↓ A. Ezzalzouli ↑R. Riquelme 78'
↓ Cucho Hernandez ↑C. Avila 82'
84' ↓ F. Grillitsch ↑D. E. Tiknaz
84' ↓ P. Victor ↑Gabriel Moscardo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Braga
Goalkeepers
Lukáš Horníček 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gustaf Lagerbielke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sikou Niakaté 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
74
Passes
9
Duels
Bright Arrey-Mbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Victor Gómez
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
61
Passes
8
Duels
Jean-Baptiste Gorby 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Florian Grillitsch 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Gabriel Martínez
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Forwards
Ricardo Horta
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
47
Passes
4
Duels
Diego Rodrigues 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Pau Víctor
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
36
Passes
11
Duels
BENCH
Tiago Sá 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joao Carvalho
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Leonardo Lelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulo Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Moutinho
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
61
Passes
8
Duels
Vítor Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Moscardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Dorgeles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Demir Ege Tıknaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yanis da Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine El Ouazzani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Pau López 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Aitor Ruibal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Bartra 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Natan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Sofyan Amrabat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Marc Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Pablo Fornals 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Cucho Hernández
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Álvaro Valles
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrián
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Héctor Bellerín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergi Altimira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Deossa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chimy Ávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo García
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
SC Braga Win
Real Betis Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Quarter-final deadlock leaves everything to play for
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. An explosive 1-1 draw at Estádio Municipal de Braga sets the stage for a spectacular second-leg showdown in this heavily contested Europa League quarter-final.
A Blistering Start
The Intensity of this European night was evident from the very first whistle, with a relentless tempo dictating the early exchanges. SC Braga stormed out of the gates, determined to make home advantage count in this crucial first leg. Their aggressive attacking intent was instantly rewarded in the fifth minute. A brilliant piece of vision from D. Rodrigues carved open the visitors' defensive lines, perfectly teeing up F. Grillitsch to smash home a spectacular early opener. The Estádio Municipal de Braga absolutely erupted, yet the roaring celebrations were nearly cut short instantly. Just two minutes later, Real Betis thought they had equalised through M. Bartra, only for a tense VAR review to rule the strike out for offside. Following that scare, the Portuguese hosts dominated possession, hoarding the ball to suffocate the Spanish resistance.
The Penalty Pivot
Despite chasing shadows in the middle of the park, the visitors remained a highly potent threat on the counter-attack, demonstrating a remarkable Balance of defensive grit and forward thrust. Betis actually peppered the target far more frequently than their hosts, generating genuine anxiety across the home stands. The decisive turning point finally arrived in the 61st minute. A clumsy defensive sequence inside the box gifted the Andalusians a precious opportunity from the penalty spot. Cucho Hernandez stepped up with ice in his veins, calmly converting the penalty to bring his team level. It was a well-earned equaliser that completely shifted the psychological momentum of the tie. With the Stakes reaching boiling point, both squads tightened their defensive shapes, acutely aware that one careless error could ruin their continental dreams entirely.
Winner Takes All in Spain
As the final whistle echoed around the stadium, the 1-1 scoreline painted the picture of a fascinating tactical chess match. Braga will undoubtedly rue their inability to translate overwhelming possession into a more clinical edge in the final third. They passed the ball beautifully but lacked the ruthless finishing required to build a commanding lead. Conversely, Betis will travel back to Seville feeling quietly confident with a hard-earned draw, having successfully weathered a ferocious early storm. This two-leg tie is now effectively a single-match shootout. Everything hinges on the explosive return leg scheduled for April 16th. A grandstand finish is absolutely guaranteed, and the margins for error have vanished completely.
Key Questions
What does this mean for SC Braga's season?
The draw leaves their European dreams hanging in the balance. They must secure a difficult away victory in Spain to advance to the Europa League semi-finals.
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 Quarter-Final Knife-Edge in Portugal
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. Two deeply matched sides meet in a first leg where marginal gains will dictate who advances to the Europa League semi-finals.
The Setup
SC Braga host a massive European night this April 8, 2026. The Portuguese outfit have turned their home turf into a true fortress, boasting a staggering 87.5% home win rate across eight matches. Their towering Form rating is built on a rock-solid defensive foundation, with goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček keeping four clean sheets and saving a penalty recently. However, Real Betis arrive with tremendous momentum, winning four of their last five fixtures. The Balance metric is off the charts, highlighting just how evenly matched these two sides are. With supreme Stakes in this quarter-final first leg, both teams desperately want an advantage before the return fixture in Spain on April 16.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls directly on the attacking wide areas. Braga's Gabriel Martínez brings an incisive edge to the home side's attack, fresh off a recent goal and commanding performances. He must find a way to outshine Betis's talisman Antony. The Brazilian winger's individual Stars rating is surging, bringing world-class flair and lethal finishing to the visitors' frontline. Whoever dictates the tempo out wide will likely hand their side the crucial first-leg advantage.
Our Prediction
Expect a tense, tactical chess match. Braga’s home dominance suggests they will push the envelope, but Betis possess the quality to strike ruthlessly on the counter. We anticipate a tight 1-1 draw, leaving absolutely everything to play for in the second leg in Andalusia.