Match report

SC Braga Defeats Celtic 2-0 in Europa League Clash

Celtic
Celtic
0–2
FT
SC Braga
SC Braga
Oct 2, 2025

SC Braga stunned Celtic with a well-timed double in Glasgow to secure a crucial 2-0 victory in the UEFA Europa League. Goals from R. Horta and G. Martinez sealed the win for Braga, who capitalized on their chances despite intense opposition.

Key Facts

  • • R. Horta scored the opening goal at 20 minutes with an assist from Gorby.
  • • G. Martinez netted the second goal at 85 minutes, ensuring Braga's lead was unassailable.
  • • Celtic had a goal by K. Iheanacho in the 54th minute cancelled by VAR for offside.
  • • Yanis da Rocha and M. Saracchi received yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Celtic

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 51 C. Donovan (D)
  • 20 C. Carter-Vickers (D)
  • 5 L. Scales (D)
  • 63 K. Tierney (D)
  • 8 B. Nygren (M)
  • 42 C. McGregor (M)
  • 28 P. Bernardo (M)
  • 38 D. Maeda (F)
  • 17 K. Iheanacho (F)
  • 23 S. Tounekti (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 V. Sinisalo
  • 6 A. Trusty
  • 10 M. Balikwisha
  • 13 Yang Hyun-Jun
  • 14 L. McCowan
  • 24 J. Kenny
  • 27 A. Engels
  • 36 M. Saracchi
  • 41 R. Hatate
  • 47 D. Murray
  • 49 J. Forrest
  • 56 A. Ralston

SC Braga

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hornicek (G)
  • 14 G. Lagerbielke (D)
  • 6 Vitor Carvalho (D)
  • 26 B. Arrey-Mbi (D)
  • 41 Y. da Rocha (M)
  • 29 Gorby (M)
  • 27 F. Grillitsch (M)
  • 5 L. Lelo (M)
  • 21 R. Horta (F)
  • 18 P. Victor (F)
  • 9 A. El Ouazzani (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Sa
  • 36 A. Bellaarouch
  • 2 V. Gomez
  • 4 S. Niakate
  • 8 J. Moutinho
  • 10 R. Zalazar
  • 33 J. Marques
  • 39 F. Navarro
  • 50 D. Rodrigues
  • 72 J. Aragao
  • 77 G. Martinez
  • 95 S. Vidigal

Timeline

  1. SC Braga
    13' SC Braga Card · Yellow Card
    Yanis da Rocha

    Foul

  2. SC Braga
    20' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Horta · Assist: Gorby
  3. SC Braga
    46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Yanis da Rocha · On: V. Gomez
  4. Celtic
    54' Celtic Var · Goal cancelled
    K. Iheanacho
  5. SC Braga
    65' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Grillitsch · On: João Moutinho
  6. Celtic
    67' Celtic subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Bernardo · On: A. Engels
  7. Celtic
    67' Celtic subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Nygren · On: R. Hatate
  8. SC Braga
    71' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Horta · On: R. Zalazar
  9. SC Braga
    71' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Victor · On: D. Rodrigues
  10. Celtic
    77' Celtic subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Maeda · On: J. Forrest
  11. Celtic
    81' Celtic Card · Yellow Card
    M. Saracchi

    Foul

  12. Celtic
    81' Celtic subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Tierney · On: D. Murray
  13. SC Braga
    82' SC Braga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. El Ouazzani · On: G. Martinez
  14. SC Braga
    85' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Martinez
  15. Celtic
    89' Celtic Card · Yellow Card
    L. Scales

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Celtic SC Braga
Fouls 15 9
Pass Accuracy 88% 83%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 592 469
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 0.65 1.05
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 521 390
Shots Inside Box 7 9
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Horta's goal at 20 minutes broke Celtic's resistance and set a steady pace for Braga.
  • ▸ G. Martinez's second goal in the 85th minute effectively ended any comeback hopes from Celtic.