Match report

SC Freiburg Defeats SC Braga 3-1 in UEFA Europa League Clash

SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
3–1
FT
SC Braga
SC Braga
May 7, 2026

SC Freiburg emerged victorious in their UEFA Europa League encounter against SC Braga, defeating them 3-1. The game was marked by an early red card for Braga's M. Dorgeles and three impressive goals by Freiburg, with L. Kubler scoring twice. Despite a late goal from Braga's P. Victor, Freiburg maintained their lead to clinch the win.

Key Facts

  • • SC Freiburg 3-1 SC Braga
  • • M. Dorgeles (SC Braga) received a red card in the 6th minute
  • • L. Kubler (SC Freiburg) scored in the 19th and 72nd minutes
  • • J. Manzambi (SC Freiburg) scored in the 41st minute
  • • P. Victor (SC Braga) scored in the 79th minute

Lineups

SC Freiburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Atubolu (G)
  • 17 L. Kubler (D)
  • 28 M. Ginter (D)
  • 3 P. Lienhart (D)
  • 29 P. Treu (D)
  • 8 M. Eggestein (M)
  • 27 N. Hofler (M)
  • 19 J. Beste (M)
  • 44 J. Manzambi (M)
  • 32 V. Grifo (M)
  • 31 I. Matanovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 F. Muller
  • 24 J. Huth
  • 9 L. Holer
  • 26 M. Philipp
  • 33 J. Makengo
  • 43 B. Ogbus
  • 65 K. Steinmann
  • 30 C. Gunter
  • 5 A. Jung
  • 7 D. Scherhant
  • 22 C. Irie
  • 69 R. Tarnutzer

SC Braga

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Sa
  • 36 A. Bellaarouch
  • 5 L. Lelo
  • 53 J. Noro
  • 41 Y. da Rocha
  • 70 R. Mordomo
  • 77 G. Martinez
  • 21 R. Horta
  • 39 F. Navarro
  • 9 A. El Ouazzani
  • 17 Gabriel Moscardo
  • 90 Luisinho

Timeline

  1. SC Braga
    6' SC Braga Card · Red Card
    M. Dorgeles

    Professional foul last man

  2. SC Freiburg
    19' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Kubler
  3. SC Freiburg
    41' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Manzambi · Assist: P. Treu
  4. SC Braga
    62' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    P. Victor

    Foul

  5. SC Braga
    65' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    Gorby

    Foul

  6. SC Braga
    65' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Zalazar · On: Fran Navarro
  7. SC Braga
    65' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vitor Carvalho · On: Gabriel Moscardo
  8. SC Braga
    71' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    Demir Ege Tıknaz

    Foul

  9. SC Freiburg
    72' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Kubler · Assist: V. Grifo
  10. SC Braga
    77' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Demir Ege Tıknaz · On: G. Martinez
  11. SC Braga
    79' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Victor · Assist: V. Gomez
  12. SC Freiburg
    80' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Kubler · On: Jordy Makengo
  13. SC Freiburg
    81' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Beste · On: B. Ogbus
  14. SC Freiburg
    90'+2 SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Grifo · On: L. Holer
  15. SC Braga
    90'+4 SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    G. Martinez

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat SC Freiburg SC Braga
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy 85% 68%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 19 14
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 502 249
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 8 5
xG 1.69 1.60
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented -0.33 -0.33
Accurate Passes 427 170
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game took a decisive turn in the early minutes with SC Braga's M. Dorgeles receiving a red card, leaving the team with 10 players from the 6th minute
  • ▸ SC Freiburg capitalized on the numerical advantage with goals from L. Kubler and J. Manzambi, establishing a 2-0 lead by the 41st minute