UEFA Europa League Semi-finals
SC Braga 2 - 1 FT SC Freiburg
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' D. E. Tiknaz (V. Gomez)
V. Grifo (J. Beste) 16'
16' Vitor Carvalho
V. Grifo 18'
26' ↓ R. Horta ↑M. Dorgeles
P. Lienhart 45'+1
45'+2 R. Zalazar (R. Zalazar)
HT
58' V. Gomez
J. Makengo 72'
72' ↓ R. Zalazar ↑F. Navarro
↓ V. Grifo ↑D. Scherhant 81'
↓ Y. Suzuki ↑L. Holer 81'
90'+2 M. Dorgeles
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Braga
Goalkeepers
Lukáš Horníček 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Victor Gómez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Gustaf Lagerbielke 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
73
Passes
12
Duels
Paulo Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vítor Carvalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jean-Baptiste Gorby
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
58
Passes
11
Duels
João Moutinho
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
62
Passes
6
Duels
Demir Ege Tıknaz 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Rodrigo Zalazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Ricardo Horta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
26
Entry
Forwards
Pau Víctor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Tiago Sá 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alaa Bellaarouch
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jonatás Noro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Afonso Sousa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Lelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Dorgeles 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Yanis da Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Vasconcelos
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
Rodrigo Silva
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
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
4
Saves
8
Rating
Defenders
Philipp Treu 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Matthias Ginter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philipp Lienhart 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Jordy Makengo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Manzambi 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jan-Niklas Beste 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Yuito Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Vincenzo Grifo
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Igor Matanović
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Florian Müller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jannik Huth
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anthony Jung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Kübler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Günter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Ogbus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Höfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rouven Tarnutzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyriaque Irié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Derry Scherhant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Höler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Philipp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | SC Braga | 2 - 1 | SC Freiburg | UEFA Europa League | Estádio Municipal de Braga |
04/30/2026
SC Braga Win
SC Freiburg Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Dorgeles Delivers Late Braga Blow in Tense Semi-Final First Leg
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 85/100. Braga takes a slender advantage to Germany after an absorbing first-leg clash defined by early fireworks and late heroics.
Opening Act
Braga dictated the early tempo at Estádio Municipal de Braga, commanding 59% of the ball to claim a controlled possession advantage. They wasted no time making it count. In just the eighth minute, Victor Gómez carved open the visitors' defence, teeing up D. E. Tiknaz to set the tone. But the Balance of this tie swung back almost instantly. SC Freiburg responded with sharp precision. J. Beste found V. Grifo in the 16th minute, and the Italian coolly levelled the scoring. The high Intensity of those opening exchanges soon gave way to a tactical chess match, with both sides acutely aware of the monumental semi-final Stakes.
The Pivot
The momentum shifted dramatically just before the break. SC Braga earned a golden opportunity from the spot in first-half stoppage time, threatening to reclaim their lead. R. Zalazar stepped up, but he was denied by the brilliant Noah Atubolu. The Freiburg shot-stopper was an absolute wall, racking up four crucial saves to keep the German side firmly in the contest. His penalty stop was the definitive pivot of the night, frustrating the hosts and silencing the home crowd. Braga kept pushing, turning the screw and racking up 2.39 expected goals, but Atubolu looked completely unbeatable as the clock ticked down.
Resolution
Just when Freiburg thought they had weathered the storm, Braga's manager played a masterstroke. M. Dorgeles had entered the fray earlier, but he waited until the absolute death to change the script. In the 90th minute, the substitute found the crucial breakthrough, sending the stadium into delirium. The 2-1 victory hands Braga a vital, albeit narrow, advantage. But this tie is far from over. Freiburg will feel aggrieved to lose so late, yet they remain firmly in the hunt. The second leg awaits on May 7th in Germany, where everything will be on the line.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Victor Gómez the turning point?
Actually, Rodrigo Zalazar took and missed the penalty. Noah Atubolu's brilliant save kept Freiburg level until the dying moments of the match.
What does this mean for SC Braga's season?
Braga takes a vital 2-1 lead into the second leg on May 7th, putting them just 90 minutes away from a European final.
How did substitute Victor Gómez change the game?
Victor Gómez actually started and provided an early assist. It was substitute M. Dorgeles who truly changed the game with his 90th-minute winner.
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 and Freiburg Collide in Final-Chasing Epic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. With a place in the Europa League final agonizingly close, this first leg promises a tactical masterclass between two impeccably matched sides.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher. This is the semi-final first leg, meaning whatever happens in Portugal dictates the terms of engagement for the decisive return fixture in Germany next week. Both sides sit dead even in the wider competition standings, pointing to an off-the-charts Balance rating. SC Braga boast a formidable home advantage and attacking intent, but SC Freiburg arrive riding a crest of momentum after just one defeat in their last five. Expect a cagey chess match where a single mistake could define the entire tie.
Key Battle
Ricardo Horta against Matthias Ginter. Horta is Braga's creative heartbeat, capable of unlocking deep defensive blocks with a single pass. Ginter anchors the Freiburg backline and thrives in high-pressure defensive duels. If Ginter can marshal his defense to silence Horta, Freiburg will head back home with a massive advantage.
Our Prediction
Braga 1-1 Freiburg. It is too tight to call a clear winner tonight. The hosts will push the tempo early, but Freiburg's disciplined structure will hold firm, leaving everything to play for in the second leg on May 7.