Match report
SC Braga Defeats Celtic 2-0 in Europa League Clash
Celtic
0–2
FT
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
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13' SC Braga Card · Yellow CardYanis da RochaFoul
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20' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalR. Horta · Assist: Gorby -
46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1Off: Yanis da Rocha · On: V. Gomez -
54' Celtic Var · Goal cancelledK. Iheanacho -
65' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Grillitsch · On: João Moutinho -
67' Celtic subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Bernardo · On: A. Engels -
67' Celtic subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Nygren · On: R. Hatate -
71' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Horta · On: R. Zalazar -
71' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Victor · On: D. Rodrigues -
77' Celtic subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Maeda · On: J. Forrest -
81' Celtic Card · Yellow CardM. SaracchiFoul
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81' Celtic subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Tierney · On: D. Murray -
82' SC Braga subst · Substitution 5Off: A. El Ouazzani · On: G. Martinez -
85' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalG. Martinez -
89' Celtic Card · Yellow CardL. ScalesFoul
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.