SC Braga are set to face Friburgo, with 2,500 of their fans expected to be in attendance. The SC Braga squad have been preparing at Friburgo’s stadium. Ahead of the match, Carlos Vicens said the team is focused and aims to counter Friburgo’s intensity with personality and competitiveness.
Team News and Tactics
Victor Gómez is back in the starting eleven for SC Braga after overcoming a fitness doubt. Ricardo Horta, who was injured in the first leg, starts on the bench. The SC Braga team includes Lukas Hornicek, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Paulo Oliveira, Vítor Carvalho, Víctor Gómez, Gorby, Tiknaz, João Moutinho, Rodrigo Zalazar, Mario Dorgeles and Pau Victor.
Friburgo’s starting eleven is Noah Atubolu, Lukas Kubler, Matthias Ginter, Philipp Lienhart, Philipp Treu, Max Eggestein, Manzambi, Jan-Niklas Beste, Lucas Hofler, Vincenzo Grifo, and Igor Matanovic.
Moutinho’s Call to Action
João Moutinho has urged SC Braga to replicate their home performance and focus on scoring goals. He acknowledged the difficulty of the match, recognising that Friburgo will be pushing to overturn the result and apply pressure. Moutinho believes that by imposing their game and scoring goals, SC Braga can achieve their objectives.
Upon arriving at the stadium, Rodrigo Zalazar drank a Red Bull and approached the Friburgo fans, who responded with boos.
Braga’s European Odyssey
This match marks SC Braga’s 20th European game of the season. Their European journey began on 24 July against Levski Sofia. João Moutinho, who holds the record for the most appearances in European competitions by a midfielder, could reach his third Europa League final.
- SC Braga’s European campaign started in the 2nd qualifying round against Levski Sofia.
- João Moutinho could reach his third Europa League final.
- 400 SC Braga fans traveled on two charter flights to support the team.
Artur Moraes, a member of the SC Braga squad that reached the Europa League final 15 years ago in Dublin, spoke ahead of the game.
Around 400 SC Braga fans have travelled to support the team, with more Portuguese fans expected at the stadium.