Match report
SC Braga Defeats CFR 1907 Cluj 2-0 in Europa League Opener
SC Braga
2–0
FT
CFR 1907 Cluj
Aug 14, 2025
SC Braga stuns CFR 1907 Cluj with two early goals, showcasing dominance in their UEFA Europa League opener at home. R. Zalazar's first-half brace secured a comfortable victory for the hosts.
Key Facts
- • R. Zalazar scored both SC Braga goals (14' penalty, 45')
- • A. Abeid received a yellow card for CFR 1907 Cluj at the 14th minute
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams in the second half
- • CFR 1907 Cluj struggled to find their footing against SC Braga's aggressive play
Lineups
SC Braga
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 89 O. Hindrich
- 3 A. Abeid
- 4 L. Bolgado
- 6 S. Sinyan
- 45 M. Camora
- 23 T. Keita
- 88 D. Djokovic
- 8 A. Fica
- 17 M. Korenica
- 93 V. Postolachi
- 96 B. Nkololo
Substitutes
- 1 R. Gal
- 99 A. Micai
- 10 C. Deac
- 13 S. Rocha
- 15 M. Badamosi
- 18 L. Emerllahu
- 19 M. Gjorgjievski
- 24 A. Cordea
- 27 M. Ilie
- 33 A. Bosec
- 47 A. Kresic
- 86 V. Kun
CFR 1907 Cluj
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 L. Hornicek
- 14 G. Lagerbielke
- 15 P. Oliveira
- 4 S. Niakate
- 2 V. Gomez
- 8 J. Moutinho
- 29 Gorby
- 20 M. Dorgeles
- 10 R. Zalazar
- 39 F. Navarro
- 21 R. Horta
Substitutes
- 12 T. Sa
- 36 A. Bellaarouch
- 5 L. Lelo
- 6 Vitor Carvalho
- 7 Roger
- 9 A. El Ouazzani
- 11 I. Gharbi
- 17 Gabriel Moscardo
- 18 P. Victor
- 26 B. Arrey-Mbi
- 50 D. Rodrigues
- 77 G. Martinez
Timeline
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14' CFR 1907 Cluj Card · Yellow CardA. Abeid
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19' SC Braga Goal · PenaltyR. Zalazar
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45' SC Braga Goal · Normal GoalR. Zalazar · Assist: João Moutinho
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46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Abeid · On: S. Rocha
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46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Korenica · On: A. Cordea
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46' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Sinyan · On: M. Ilie
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61' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 1Off: Paulo Oliveira · On: Vitor Carvalho
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61' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 2Off: Gorby · On: G. Martinez
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63' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Keita · On: Lindon Emërllahu
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68' SC Braga subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Nkololo · On: M. Gjorgjievski
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73' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 3Off: Gustaf Lagerbielke · On: L. Lelo
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73' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Horta · On: P. Victor
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82' CFR 1907 Cluj subst · Substitution 5Off: João Moutinho · On: D. Rodrigues
Match Stats
| Stat | SC Braga | CFR 1907 Cluj |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early penalty scored by R. Zalazar at the 14th minute set the tone for SC Braga’s dominance.
- ▸ SC Braga’s second goal just before halftime further demoralized CFR 1907 Cluj, who couldn't recover.