Match report

SC Braga Defeats Rio Ave 3-0 in Primeira Liga

SC Braga
SC Braga
3–0
FT
Rio Ave
Rio Ave
Feb 8, 2026

SC Braga emerged victorious over Rio Ave by a score of 3-0 on Tuesday night in a match that highlighted their superior play. The victory was driven by early goals from F. Grillitsch and R. Horta, who doubled his tally late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • SC Braga's first goal came from F. Grillitsch at 4 minutes after an assist from P. Victor.
  • • R. Horta scored twice for SC Braga, with goals in the 73rd and 90th minutes.
  • • Rio Ave substituted multiple players in the second half but could not find a way past SC Braga's defense.
  • • L. Lelo of SC Braga received a yellow card at 87 minutes.

Lineups

SC Braga

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hornicek (G)
  • 37 A. Barisic (D)
  • 14 G. Lagerbielke (D)
  • 26 B. Arrey-Mbi (D)
  • 2 V. Gomez (M)
  • 27 F. Grillitsch (M)
  • 8 J. Moutinho (M)
  • 77 G. Martinez (M)
  • 10 R. Zalazar (F)
  • 21 R. Horta (F)
  • 18 P. Victor (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Sa
  • 5 L. Lelo
  • 15 P. Oliveira
  • 17 Gabriel Moscardo
  • 20 M. Dorgeles
  • 34 D. E. Tiknaz
  • 39 F. Navarro
  • 41 Y. da Rocha
  • 50 D. Rodrigues

Rio Ave

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 99 E. van der Gouw (G)
  • 32 J. Brabec (D)
  • 39 Gustavo Mancha (D)
  • 6 N. Abbey (D)
  • 17 M. Vrousai (M)
  • 44 T. Nikitscher (M)
  • 54 G. Liavas (M)
  • 77 O. Richards (M)
  • 7 Diogo Bezerra
  • 19 A. Papakanellos (F)
  • 9 T. Monteiro (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 K. Chamorro
  • 5 A. Ntoi
  • 8 Ryan Guilherme
  • 11 J. Blesa
  • 18 D. Spikic
  • 20 J. Tome
  • 24 L. Buta
  • 63 J. Lomboto
  • 80 O. Pohlmann

Timeline

  1. SC Braga
    4' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Grillitsch · Assist: P. Victor
  2. Rio Ave
    45' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    Gustavo Mancha

    Foul

  3. Rio Ave
    62' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Papakanellos · On: O. Pohlmann
  4. Rio Ave
    70' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Monteiro · On: J. Blesa
  5. Rio Ave
    70' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Diogo Bezerra · On: D. Spikic
  6. SC Braga
    73' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Horta · Assist: F. Grillitsch
  7. SC Braga
    74' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Victor · On: Fran Navarro
  8. SC Braga
    75' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Martinez · On: D. Rodrigues
  9. SC Braga
    82' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Zalazar · On: L. Lelo
  10. SC Braga
    82' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Grillitsch · On: Demir Ege Tıknaz
  11. Rio Ave
    84' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Liavas · On: Andreas Ndoj
  12. Rio Ave
    84' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Richards · On: L. Buta
  13. SC Braga
    87' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    L. Lelo

    Foul

  14. SC Braga
    89' SC Braga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Gomez · On: Yanis da Rocha
  15. SC Braga
    90' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Horta · Assist: João Moutinho

Match Stats

Stat SC Braga Rio Ave
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 91% 86%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 686 399
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 2.74 0.13
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 627 343
Shots Inside Box 8 1
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by F. Grillitsch in the 4th minute set the tone for SC Braga, giving them immediate control over the match.
  • ▸ R. Horta's second goal sealed the win and effectively ended any hopes of a Rio Ave comeback.