Match report

SC Braga Defeats FK Crvena Zvezda 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

SC Braga
SC Braga
2–0
FT
FK Crvena Zvezda
FK Crvena Zvezda
Oct 23, 2025

In an emphatic performance, SC Braga held off a spirited effort by FK Crvena Zvezda to emerge victorious with a 2-0 win in their UEFA Europa League clash. Goals from Fran Navarro and M. Dorgeles ensured the home team's dominance over their Serbian rivals.

Key Facts

  • • SC Braga defeated FK Crvena Zvezda 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • Fran Navarro scored at minute 22 with an assist from R. Horta.
  • • M. Dorgeles added a second goal for SC Braga at minute 72, also assisted by R. Horta.
  • • FK Crvena Zvezda made multiple substitutions but could not break through the defense.

Lineups

SC Braga

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hornicek (G)
  • 2 V. Gomez (D)
  • 14 G. Lagerbielke (D)
  • 26 B. Arrey-Mbi (D)
  • 77 G. Martinez (M)
  • 29 Gorby (M)
  • 8 J. Moutinho (M)
  • 5 L. Lelo (M)
  • 10 R. Zalazar (F)
  • 21 R. Horta (F)
  • 39 F. Navarro (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Sa
  • 36 A. Bellaarouch
  • 9 A. El Ouazzani
  • 17 Gabriel Moscardo
  • 18 P. Victor
  • 20 M. Dorgeles
  • 41 Y. da Rocha
  • 50 D. Rodrigues
  • 62 N. Matos
  • 72 J. Aragao
  • 81 F. Pascoal
  • 95 S. Vidigal

FK Crvena Zvezda

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Matheus (G)
  • 66 Seol Young-Woo (D)
  • 5 Rodrigo (D)
  • 30 F. Tebo Uchenna (D)
  • 23 N. Tiknizyan (D)
  • 33 R. Krunic (M)
  • 20 T. Handel (M)
  • 49 N. Radonjic (M)
  • 22 V. Kostov (M)
  • 4 M. Ivanic (M)
  • 89 M. Arnautovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 V. Draskic
  • 77 I. Gutesa
  • 6 M. Bajo
  • 7 Milson
  • 13 M. Veljkovic
  • 14 P. Olayinka
  • 17 Bruno Duarte
  • 21 T. Elsnik
  • 24 N. Stankovic
  • 25 S. Lekovic
  • 40 L. Zaric
  • 71 A. Avdic

Timeline

  1. SC Braga
    22' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    Fran Navarro · Assist: R. Horta
  2. FK Crvena Zvezda
    37' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Arnautovic · On: Bruno Duarte
  3. FK Crvena Zvezda
    45'+2 FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ivanic

    Foul

  4. FK Crvena Zvezda
    60' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Radonjic · On: Milson
  5. FK Crvena Zvezda
    60' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Kostov · On: T. Elsnik
  6. SC Braga
    66' SC Braga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fran Navarro · On: P. Victor
  7. SC Braga
    66' SC Braga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Zalazar · On: M. Dorgeles
  8. SC Braga
    72' SC Braga Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Dorgeles · Assist: R. Horta
  9. SC Braga
    78' SC Braga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Martinez · On: Yanis da Rocha
  10. SC Braga
    78' SC Braga subst · Substitution 4
    Off: João Moutinho · On: D. Rodrigues
  11. FK Crvena Zvezda
    81' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rade Krunić · On: M. Bajo
  12. FK Crvena Zvezda
    81' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Ivanic · On: L. Zaric
  13. SC Braga
    90'+3 SC Braga subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Horta · On: J. Aragao

Match Stats

Stat SC Braga FK Crvena Zvezda
Fouls 13 5
Pass Accuracy 85% 83%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 523 538
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.73 0.41
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 443 444
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fran Navarro's early goal in the 22nd minute set SC Braga on a confident path, showcasing their tactical superiority.
  • ▸ M. Dorgeles' second goal at the 72nd minute sealed the victory for SC Braga and put FK Crvena Zvezda out of contention.