Match report

SC Braga Defeats Arouca 4-0 in Primeira Liga Clash

Arouca
Arouca
0–4
FT
SC Braga
SC Braga
Dec 1, 2025

SC Braga demonstrated superior skill and determination to overcome a reduced Arouca side, securing a comprehensive 4-0 win in their Primeira Liga fixture. The game was decisively tilted in SC Braga's favor after an early own goal from N. Mantl and a red card to J. Fontan within the first 15 minutes.

Key Facts

  • • SC Braga won 4-0 against Arouca in Primeira Liga.
  • • J. Fontan received a red card for Arouca after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession.
  • • R. Horta scored one of the goals for SC Braga, with an assist from V. Gomez.
  • • Gustaf Lagerbielke added another goal for SC Braga, assisted by D. Rodrigues.
  • • Two own goals contributed to Arouca's defeat.

Lineups

Arouca

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 58 N. Mantl (G)
  • 28 Tiago Esgaio (D)
  • 5 B. Popovic (D)
  • 3 J. Fontan (D)
  • 16 A. Sola (D)
  • 8 D. Simao (M)
  • 21 T. Fukui (M)
  • 78 Alex Pinto (M)
  • 14 H. Lee (M)
  • 7 N. Djouahra (M)
  • 23 D. Nandin (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Valido
  • 10 P. Gozalbez
  • 11 Puche
  • 17 I. Barbero
  • 19 A. Trezza
  • 22 E. van Ee
  • 44 A. Dante
  • 66 O. Fayed
  • 89 Pedro Santos

SC Braga

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hornicek (G)
  • 14 G. Lagerbielke (D)
  • 6 Vitor Carvalho (D)
  • 4 S. Niakate (D)
  • 2 V. Gomez (M)
  • 27 F. Grillitsch (M)
  • 29 Gorby (M)
  • 20 M. Dorgeles (M)
  • 18 P. Victor (F)
  • 21 R. Horta (F)
  • 9 A. El Ouazzani (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 A. Bellaarouch
  • 5 L. Lelo
  • 8 J. Moutinho
  • 15 P. Oliveira
  • 17 Gabriel Moscardo
  • 26 B. Arrey-Mbi
  • 39 F. Navarro
  • 50 D. Rodrigues
  • 77 G. Martinez

Timeline

  1. SC Braga
    9' SC Braga Var · Penalty confirmed
    P. Victor
  2. Arouca
    13' Arouca Card · Yellow Card
    J. Fontan

    Time wasting

  3. Arouca
    15' Arouca Card · Yellow Card
    J. Fontan

    Foul

  4. Arouca
    15' Arouca Card · Red Card
    J. Fontan

    Foul

  5. Arouca
    20' Arouca subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Arnau Solà · On: Omar Fayed
  6. Arouca
    25' Arouca Card · Yellow Card
    Alex Pinto

    Foul

  7. SC Braga
    26' SC Braga Goal · Own Goal
    N. Mantl
  8. SC Braga
    31' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Horta · Assist: V. Gomez
  9. SC Braga
    45' SC Braga Goal · Own Goal
    Alex Pinto
  10. Arouca
    46' Arouca subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Lee · On: Puche
  11. Arouca
    46' Arouca subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Simao · On: E. van Ee
  12. Arouca
    46' Arouca subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alex Pinto · On: A. Dante
  13. SC Braga
    60' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Gomez · On: L. Lelo
  14. SC Braga
    60' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Horta · On: João Moutinho
  15. SC Braga
    60' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gorby · On: D. Rodrigues
  16. SC Braga
    71' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    Gustaf Lagerbielke · Assist: D. Rodrigues
  17. Arouca
    72' Arouca subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dylan Nandín · On: A. Trezza
  18. SC Braga
    72' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vitor Carvalho · On: Paulo Oliveira
  19. SC Braga
    77' SC Braga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Grillitsch · On: Gabriel Moscardo
  20. Arouca
    84' Arouca Card · Yellow Card
    Tiago Esgaio

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Arouca SC Braga
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 67% 94%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 3 18
Corners 0 6
Total Passes 174 930
Yellow Cards 4 0
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 1 6
xG 0.06 2.92
Shots off Target 2 10
Possession 16% 84%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 117 875
Shots Inside Box 0 13
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game turned in favor of SC Braga when N. Mantl scored an own goal just 26 minutes into the match, giving them a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ Arouca was left with ten men after J. Fontan received his second yellow card and was subsequently sent off at the 15th minute, severely impacting their defensive capabilities.