UEFA Europa League
7:00 PMApril 16, 2026
Quarter-finals
Actual Betis2 – 4
HT:(2 – 1)
Combination:(3 – 5)
SC Braga*Estadio de la Cartuja
Referee: Davide Massa, Italy
Actual Betis
SC Braga
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1.16
Anticipated objectives (xG)
1.27
Passing
377 (82%)
Correct passes
342 (82%)
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UEFA Europa League Standings – UEFA Europa League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Promotion – Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
SC Braga secured an exciting 4-2 victory over Actual Betis on the Estadio de la Cartuja, finishing a shocking comeback on this UEFA Europa League conflict.
Actual Betis entered this fixture with momentum, sitting ninth within the standings and desperate to climb the desk. SC Braga arrived in Seville holding an ideal document, aiming to take care of their sturdy type within the event.
The hosts began brightly, seizing management early within the match. Antony opened the scoring within the thirteenth minute, firing dwelling to provide the house facet an instantaneous benefit.
Betis doubled their lead within the twenty sixth minute via Abdessamad Ezzalzouli. His medical end appeared to place the house staff in whole command of the proceedings.
Braga refused to fold below the strain. Pau Victor pulled one again within the thirty eighth minute, shifting the momentum earlier than the halftime whistle.
The second half started with a dramatic shift in vitality. Simply 4 minutes after the restart, Vitor Carvalho leveled the rating for the guests.
The comeback gathered tempo shortly. Within the 53rd minute, Ricardo Horta transformed a penalty, placing Braga forward for the primary time on the night time.
Regardless of Betis pushing onerous to search out an equalizer, the guests remained disciplined. Jean-Baptiste Gorby sealed the outcome with a objective within the 74th minute.
The statistics mirrored a aggressive contest regardless of the scoreline. Betis completed with 53 p.c possession and an anticipated objectives (xG) of 1.16, whereas Braga recorded an xG of 1.27.
Each groups registered 5 photographs on course, but Braga proved way more environment friendly in entrance of objective. The guests transformed their possibilities when it mattered most.
Self-discipline grew to become a problem as the sport wore on, with a number of yellow playing cards issued to either side. The referee struggled to maintain the sport flowing within the remaining phases.
This outcome leaves Braga in a powerful place, sustaining their good document within the group. Actual Betis should now regroup shortly to enhance their standing within the competitors.
