UEFA Europa League Semi-finals
SC Freiburg 3 - 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
M. Dorgeles 6'
19' L. Kubler
41' J. Manzambi (P. Treu)
HT
P. Victor 62'
Gorby 65'
↓ Vitor Carvalho ↑Gabriel Moscardo 65'
↓ R. Zalazar ↑F. Navarro 65'
D. E. Tiknaz 71'
72' L. Kubler (V. Grifo)
↓ D. E. Tiknaz ↑G. Martinez 77'
P. Victor (V. Gomez) 79'
81' ↓ L. Kubler ↑J. Makengo
81' ↓ J. Beste ↑B. Ogbus
90'+2 ↓ V. Grifo ↑L. Holer
G. Martinez 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lukas Kübler 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.9
Rating
Matthias Ginter 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
89%
Pass Acc
Philipp Lienhart 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
78
Passes
8
Duels
Philipp Treu
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Höfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan-Niklas Beste
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Johan Manzambi 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.5
Rating
Vincenzo Grifo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Igor Matanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Christian Günter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Ogbus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karl Steinmann
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Höler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Philipp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Braga
Goalkeepers
Lukáš Horníček
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gustaf Lagerbielke 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
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
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Midfielders
Victor Gómez
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
João Moutinho 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Demir Ege Tıknaz
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Mario Dorgeles 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
Forwards
Jean-Baptiste Gorby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Zalazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Pau Víctor 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
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
Leonardo Lelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Moscardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yanis da Rocha
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
Fran Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine El Ouazzani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Horta
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 Freiburg Win
SC Braga Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Freiburg's Europa League Dream Lives On After Thrilling Comeback
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. Overturning a frustrating first-leg deficit, SC Freiburg ruthlessly capitalised on an early Braga dismissal to punch their ticket to the Europa League final in front of a raucous Europa-Park-Stadion crowd.
A Catastrophic Opening
Entering the Europa-Park-Stadion trailing 2-1 on aggregate, SC Freiburg needed a fast start. They got massive help just six minutes in. M. Dorgeles was shown a straight red card for tripping, instantly shifting the Balance of the entire tie. Reduced to ten men, SC Braga were forced into a desperate defensive shape. The hosts dominated possession at 67%, suffocating the Portuguese side from the restart. The breakthrough felt inevitable, and by the 19th minute, L. Kubler found the back of the net to level the aggregate score. A barrage of 19 total shots turned the penalty area into a shooting gallery, leaving the visitors gasping for air.
Grabbing the Advantage
With the Stakes at their absolute highest—a European final on the line—Freiburg turned the screw. Just before half-time, J. Manzambi slotted home a crucial goal to put the German side ahead 3-2 on aggregate. The visitors tried to rely on set-piece pressure, earning seven corners, but they struggled to break out of their own half. Matthias Ginter was an absolute rock at the back for Freiburg, dictating the tempo and spraying key passes to keep Braga pinned. Then, in the 72nd minute, Kübler struck again off a feed from V. Grifo, sealing his hero brace and seemingly burying the Portuguese resistance.
The Final Whistle Relief
Despite being a man down, Braga refused to go quietly. The Intensity spiked when P. Victor scored in the 79th minute, narrowing the aggregate gap to 4-3 and setting up a nail-biting finish. A high Upset Factor lingered in the air as one more Braga goal would have forced extra time. However, Jan-Niklas Beste and the Freiburg midfield expertly managed the final stages, choking out the remaining minutes. The final whistle brought unbridled relief. Freiburg progress to the Final, capping off a remarkable turnaround that will be remembered for years to come.
Key Questions
How did the red card for M. Dorgeles impact the match?
The 6th-minute dismissal forced Braga to defend with ten men, allowing Freiburg to dominate possession and easily overturn the first-leg deficit.
What made Lukas Kübler the Man of the Match?
Kübler delivered a clutch performance by scoring two decisive goals, driving his team forward and ensuring their progression to the final.
What does this mean for SC Freiburg's season?
This victory defines their campaign, sending them to the Europa League Final and giving them a historic chance at European glory.
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 Night of Destiny at Europa-Park Stadion
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 91/100. Trailing by a single goal after a fierce first leg, Freiburg must dismantle Braga's resilient away setup to book their ticket to the Europa League final.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher as SC Freiburg welcome SC Braga for this pivotal semi-final second leg. Trailing 2-1 on aggregate after Rodrigo Zalazar's penalty and late first-leg drama, the German side need to leverage their impeccable home Form—boasting a flawless winning record at the Europa-Park Stadion this campaign. However, Braga are proven away specialists. A high Balance rating suggests an incredibly tight affair, with the visitors needing only to avoid defeat to progress. Both sides guarantee goals on paper, promising a frantic 90 minutes as they chase European glory.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls heavily on Vincenzo Grifo as he looks to orchestrate Freiburg's comeback against the experienced Ricardo Horta. Grifo's elite playmaking will test the Portuguese side's deep defensive lines, while Horta's vision on the counter-attack could punish any over-commitment from the hosts. With immense Stars quality on display, this duel of creative talismans will dictate the match's tempo.
Our Prediction
We expect Freiburg to throw everything forward early, trying to level the tie before halftime. Braga's counter-attacking threat will keep the tension unbearable, but the hosts' home dominance should see them edge a 2-1 victory in normal time, pushing this gripping tie into extra time.