Match report

SC Braga Defeats SC Freiburg 2–1 in UEFA Europa League

SC Braga
SC Braga
2–1
FT
SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
Apr 30, 2026

SC Braga secured a 2–1 victory over SC Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League, with early goals from Demir Ege Tıknaz and M. Dorgeles proving crucial. Despite SC Freiburg's efforts, led by a goal from V. Grifo, SC Braga's solid defense and strategic substitutions ensured the win. The victory marks an important milestone for Braga in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • SC Braga 2–1 SC Freiburg
  • • Demir Ege Tıknaz opened the scoring for SC Braga in the 8th minute
  • • V. Grifo equalized for SC Freiburg in the 16th minute
  • • M. Dorgeles secured the victory for SC Braga in the 90th minute
  • • Vitor Carvalho and V. Gomez received yellow cards for SC Braga
  • • Philipp Lienhart and Jordy Makengo received yellow cards for SC Freiburg

Lineups

SC Braga

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hornicek (G)
  • 2 V. Gomez (D)
  • 14 G. Lagerbielke (D)
  • 15 P. Oliveira (D)
  • 6 Vitor Carvalho (D)
  • 29 Gorby (M)
  • 8 J. Moutinho (M)
  • 34 D. E. Tiknaz (M)
  • 10 R. Zalazar (M)
  • 21 R. Horta (M)
  • 18 P. Victor (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Sa
  • 36 A. Bellaarouch
  • 5 L. Lelo
  • 53 J. Noro
  • 41 Y. da Rocha
  • 70 R. Mordomo
  • 80 Vasconcelos
  • 20 M. Dorgeles
  • 39 F. Navarro
  • 9 A. El Ouazzani
  • 96 A. Sousa
  • 90 Luisinho

SC Freiburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Atubolu (G)
  • 29 P. Treu (D)
  • 28 M. Ginter (D)
  • 3 P. Lienhart (D)
  • 33 J. Makengo (D)
  • 8 M. Eggestein (M)
  • 44 J. Manzambi (M)
  • 19 J. Beste (M)
  • 14 Y. Suzuki (M)
  • 32 V. Grifo (M)
  • 31 I. Matanovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 F. Muller
  • 24 J. Huth
  • 27 N. Hofler
  • 17 L. Kubler
  • 9 L. Holer
  • 26 M. Philipp
  • 43 B. Ogbus
  • 30 C. Gunter
  • 5 A. Jung
  • 7 D. Scherhant
  • 22 C. Irie
  • 69 R. Tarnutzer

Timeline

  1. SC Braga
    8' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    Demir Ege Tıknaz · Assist: V. Gomez
  2. SC Braga
    16' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    Vitor Carvalho

    Foul

  3. SC Freiburg
    16' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Grifo · Assist: J. Beste
  4. SC Freiburg
    18' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    V. Grifo

    Foul

  5. SC Braga
    26' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Horta · On: M. Dorgeles
  6. SC Freiburg
    45'+1 SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    Philipp Lienhart

    Foul

  7. SC Braga
    45' SC Braga Var · Penalty confirmed
    Gustaf Lagerbielke
  8. SC Braga
    57' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    V. Gomez

    Foul

  9. SC Freiburg
    72' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    Jordy Makengo

    Foul

  10. SC Braga
    72' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Zalazar · On: Fran Navarro
  11. SC Freiburg
    81' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Suzuki · On: L. Holer
  12. SC Freiburg
    81' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Grifo · On: D. Scherhant
  13. SC Braga
    90' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Dorgeles

Match Stats

Stat SC Braga SC Freiburg
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy 86% 80%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 3 1
Total Passes 495 347
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.39 1.31
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 1.02 1.02
Accurate Passes 425 279
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Demir Ege Tıknaz put SC Braga ahead, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ M. Dorgeles' goal in the 90th minute was crucial in sealing the victory for SC Braga, providing a late momentum shift in favor of Braga