Real Betis vs Sporting Braga Prediction, Preview and Stats

Europe flag 2025/2026 Europa League, Europe
Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla Thu, 16 Apr - 7:00 PM
Europa League
Real Betis BET
2 Winner 4
Sporting Braga SCB
Full Time Thu, 16 Apr 7:00 PM
Quarter Finals Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 3 - 5
Abde Ezzalzouli - 26'
Antony - 13'
Goal
|
Goal
Gorby - 74'
Ricardo Horta - 53' (P)
Vítor Carvalho - 49'
Pau Víctor - 38'

CONTEXT

In the decisive second leg of their knockout tie at Benito Villamarín, Real Betis hosted Sporting Braga after a tightly contested 1-1 first-leg draw in Portugal eight days earlier, entering level on aggregate. Betis asserted early dominance with 54% possession, forging a 2-1 halftime lead through sharp attacking play. However, Braga, pre-identified as the stronger team, unleashed a devastating second-half comeback, plundering three unanswered goals for a 4-2 victory on the night and a 5-3 aggregate win to advance. No red cards disrupted proceedings, and the outcome reflected minimal structural deviation of 2.1%, efficiency in line with norms, and full market alignment, though xG data was unavailable for deeper analysis.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Sporting Braga recorded minimal structural deviation of 2.1 percent.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiencies aligned precisely with pre-match expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG data absence prevented outcome consistency evaluation.
  • Market alignment: Final result matched pre-match market assessments completely.
  • xG expectations: Lack of xG metrics precluded comparison to performance expectations.
  • Event impact: No second-half adjustments or key events altered the flow.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured undistorted match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

D. Massa

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

M. Marcenaro

4th Official

F. Meli

1st Assistant

S. Alassio

2nd Assistant

Real Betis M. Pellegrini
M. Pellegrini
VS
Sporting Braga C. Vicens
C. Vicens
1.89
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.67
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting Braga Rank: D
Panathinaikos Rank: W
Panathinaikos Rank: L
Feyenoord Rank: W
PAOK Rank: L
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Real Betis Rank: D
Ferencvárosi Rank: W
Ferencvárosi Rank: L
Go Ahead Eagles Rank: D
Nottingham Forest Rank: W
Nice Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Real Betis
0.2%
Draw
1.92%
Away Sporting Braga
97.89%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
27.74
32.68
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Real Betis
Sporting Braga
Power Score
27.74
32.68
League Position
4
6
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Real Betis — Opponent-weighted form score
Sporting Braga — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Real Betis Sporting Braga

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Real Betis

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Sporting Braga

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Real Betis ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sporting Braga
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
24.63
16.30
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
16.30
24.63
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Real Betis +0.86 Efficiency Index
vs
Sporting Braga -0.86 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Real Betis
Sporting Braga
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Real Betis ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sporting Braga
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Real Betis Sporting Braga
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Real Betis Sporting Braga
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Real Betis
Sporting Braga
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Real Betis
vs
Sporting Braga
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Real Betis Sporting Braga
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Real Betis 0.24
Sporting Braga 0.20
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Real Betis Sporting Braga
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Real Betis 0.13
Sporting Braga 0.04
Real Betis
Sporting Braga
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SCB had peak pressure around 59'.
  • BET started the game with stronger pressure.
BET Pressure SCB Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SCB reached the top pressure at 59' (74.66).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Real Betis BET Home
1 matches
Sporting Braga SCB Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
1
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-17T00:01:17+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch
P. López Sabata
Spain
25 P. López Sabata
H. Bellerín Moruno
Substitution
Spain
2 H. Bellerín Moruno
M. Bartra Aregall
Spain
5 M. Bartra Aregall
D. Llorente Ríos
Spain
3 D. Llorente Ríos
R. Rodríguez Araya
Substitution
Switzerland
12 R. Rodríguez Araya
P. Fornals Malla
Substitution
Spain
8 P. Fornals Malla
S. Amrabat
Morocco
14 S. Amrabat
Á. Fidalgo Fernández
Substitution
Spain
15 Á. Fidalgo Fernández
A. dos Santos
Substitution
Brazil
7 A. dos Santos
J. Hernández Suárez
Colombia
19 J. Hernández Suárez
A. Ezzalzouli
Morocco
10 A. Ezzalzouli
Pitch
L. Horníček
Czech Republic
1 L. Horníček
B. Arrey-Mbi
Substitution
Germany
26 B. Arrey-Mbi
V. Carvalho Vieira
Substitution
Brazil
6 V. Carvalho Vieira
G. Lagerbielke
Sweden
14 G. Lagerbielke
G. Martínez Aguilera
Substitution
Spain
77 G. Martínez Aguilera
F. Grillitsch
Austria
27 F. Grillitsch
G. Baptiste
France
29 G. Baptiste
V. Gómez Perea
Spain
2 V. Gómez Perea
R. Horta
Portugal
21 R. Horta
D. Tıknaz
Substitution
Turkey
34 D. Tıknaz
Pau Victor
Substitution
Spain
18 Pau Victor

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 16, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Europa League, Europe · Quarter Finals · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 3 - 5
Stadium :
Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla
Capacity :
70000
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Matteo Marcenaro
Filippo Meli
Stefano Alassio
Davide Massa

Statistics

Possession
BET
53%
SCB
47%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 4
2 Big Chances Created 4
5 Shots 5
46 Dangerous attacks 30
54 Possession 46
5 Corners 1
16 Free kicks 11
4 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

17 Successful Headers 13
14 Dribble Attempts 10
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 60
21 Throwins 19
7 Successful Dribbles 6
2 Goal Kicks 5
5 Substitutions 5
0 Assists 2
91 Ball Safe 86
1 Injuries 2
0 Penalties 1
13 Goal Attempts 8

Attacking

102 Attacks 87
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

53 Long Passes 44
473 Passes 419
23 Successful Long Passes 15
82 Successful Passes Percentage 82
43 Successful Long Passes Percentage 34
387 Successful Passes 342
6 Key Passes 4

Defensive

55 Duels Won 51
17 Tackles 20
1 Saves 3
15 Interceptions 10

Build-up

26 Total Crosses 8
4 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

2 Offsides 3
12 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Davide Massa

Starting XI ▼

25
Pau López
Pau López Goalkeeper
6.69
2
Héctor Bellerín
Héctor Bellerín Defender
6.91
18
Nelson Deossa
Nelson Deossa
Midfielder77'
6.76
3
Diego Llorente
Diego Llorente Defender
6.72
5
Marc Bartra
Marc Bartra Defender
7.43
12
Ricardo Rodríguez
Ricardo Rodríguez Defender
6.62
16
Valentín Gómez
Valentín Gómez
Defender78'
6.85
8
Pablo Fornals
Pablo Fornals Midfielder
7.16
11
Cédric Bakambu
Cédric Bakambu
Attacker77'
6.84
14
Sofyan Amrabat
Sofyan Amrabat Midfielder
6.8
15
Álvaro Fidalgo
Álvaro Fidalgo Midfielder
6.72
24
Aitor Ruibal
Aitor Ruibal
Attacker66'
6.9
7
Antony
Antony Attacker
7.7
52
Pablo García
Pablo García
Attacker83'
6.49
10
Abde Ezzalzouli
Abde Ezzalzouli Attacker
7.08
19
Cucho Hernández
Cucho Hernández Attacker
7.35
Referee : Davide Massa

Starting XI ▼

1
Lukas Hornicek
Lukas Hornicek Goalkeeper
6.89
6
Vítor Carvalho
Vítor Carvalho Defender
6.74
15
Paulo Oliveira
Paulo Oliveira
Defender62'
6.56
14
Gustaf Lagerbielke
Gustaf Lagerbielke Defender
6.81
26
Bright Arrey-Mbi
Bright Arrey-Mbi Defender
6.68
17
Gabriel Moscardo
Gabriel Moscardo
Midfielder20'
6.56
2
Víctor Gómez
Víctor Gómez Midfielder
6.81
27
Florian Grillitsch
Florian Grillitsch Midfielder
6.94
29
Gorby
Gorby Midfielder
6.68
77
Gabri Martínez
Gabri Martínez Midfielder
6.98
5
Leonardo Lelo
Leonardo Lelo
Defender81'
6.78
18
Pau Víctor
Pau Víctor Attacker
6.89
8
João Moutinho
João Moutinho
Midfielder81'
6.66
21
Ricardo Horta
Ricardo Horta Attacker
7.06
34
Demir Ege Tıknaz
Demir Ege Tıknaz Attacker
6.58
39
Fran Navarro
Fran Navarro
Attacker62'
6.66

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Antony
Argument / 7th Yellowcard
83'
Event
Pablo García → Antony
10th Substitution
83'
81'
Event
João Moutinho → Pau Víctor
9th Substitution
81'
Event
Leonardo Lelo → Gabri Martínez
8th Substitution
Event
Valentín Gómez → Ricardo Rodríguez
7th Substitution
78'
Event
Cédric Bakambu → Pablo Fornals
5th Substitution
77'
Event
Nelson Deossa → Héctor Bellerín
6th Substitution
77'
74'
Event
Gorby
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
Event
Marc Bartra
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
72'
69'
Event
Gabriel Moscardo
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
67'
Event
Gabri Martínez
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Aitor Ruibal → Álvaro Fidalgo
4th Substitution
66'
62'
Event
Fran Navarro → Demir Ege Tıknaz
2nd Substitution
62'
Event
Paulo Oliveira → Vítor Carvalho
3rd Substitution
53'
Event
Ricardo Horta
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
49'
Event
Vítor Carvalho
Header / 4th Goal
Event
Pablo Fornals
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
47'
1ST-HALF
Event
Abde Ezzalzouli
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
43'
38'
Event
Pau Víctor
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
35'
Event
Vítor Carvalho
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Abde Ezzalzouli
Goal disallowed
31'
Event
Abde Ezzalzouli
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
26'
20'
Event
Gabriel Moscardo → Bright Arrey-Mbi
1st Substitution
Event
Antony
Header / 1st Goal
13'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Offside called against Sporting Braga. Fran Navarro is offside.
90
Attempt Attempt
Pablo García from Real Betis attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but Lukás Hornícek from Sporting Braga saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist was made by Aitor Ruibal.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 7 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Real Betis losing 2-4 to Sporting Braga.
90
Corner Corner
Real Betis wins a corner after Lukás Hornícek concedes.
90
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Cédric Bakambu from Real Betis shoots with his right foot from the right side of the box, but Lukás Hornícek from Sporting Braga saves it in the top right corner. The assist came from Aitor Ruibal with a through ball.
90
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Nelson Deossa of Real Betis shot with his left foot from outside the box but missed to the left.
90
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Ricardo Horta of Sporting Braga has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by Pau López, the goalkeeper for Real Betis, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Gustaf Lagerbielke with a header.
88
Update Update
Nelson Deossa of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
88
Update Update
Foul committed by Fran Navarro of Sporting Braga.
87
Update Update
Cédric Bakambu of Real Betis commits a foul.
87
Update Update
Paulo Oliveira from Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Antony from Real Betis receives a yellow card.
83
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Betis: Pablo García replaces Antony.
82
Update Update
Handball by Ricardo Horta of Sporting Braga.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Braga: João Moutinho replaces Pau Víctor.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Leonardo Lelo replaces Gabri Martínez due to injury.
80
Update Update
Nelson Deossa of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
80
Update Update
Foul committed by Fran Navarro of Sporting Braga.
79
Attempt Attempt
Pau Víctor's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Betis: Valentín Gómez replaces Ricardo Rodríguez.
78
Update Update
Foul committed by Gabri Martínez of Sporting Braga.
78
Update Update
Antony from Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Betis: Cédric Bakambu replaces Pablo Fornals.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Betis: Nelson Deossa replaces Héctor Bellerín.
76
Update Update
Cucho Hernández from Real Betis committed a foul.
76
Update Update
Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
74
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Sporting Braga leads 4-2 after Jean-Baptiste Gorby scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
73
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Pau Víctor of Sporting Braga.
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Marc Bartra of Real Betis receives a yellow card for a foul.
72
Update Update
Foul committed by Marc Bartra for Real Betis.
72
Update Update
Pau Víctor of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Betis after a concession by Paulo Oliveira.
69
Update Update
Foul committed by Gabriel Moscardo of Sporting Braga.
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gabriel Moscardo of Sporting Braga receives a yellow card for a foul.
69
Update Update
Cucho Hernández of Real Betis won a free kick on the right wing.
68
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Víctor Gómez from Sporting Braga.
67
Update Update
Foul committed by Gabri Martínez of Sporting Braga.
67
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gabri Martínez of Sporting Braga receives a yellow card for a foul.
67
Update Update
Antony from Real Betis won a free kick on the right wing.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Betis: Aitor Ruibal replaces Álvaro Fidalgo.
66
Update Update
Foul committed by Pau Víctor of Sporting Braga.
66
Update Update
Pablo Fornals of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
65
Update Update
Pablo Fornals fouled a player from Real Betis.
64
Update Update
Offside called against Real Betis. Abde Ezzalzouli is offside.
64
Update Update
Florian Grillitsch of Sporting Braga won a free kick on the left wing.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Fran Navarro replaces Demir Ege Tiknaz.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Paulo Oliveira replaces Vítor Carvalho.
62
Update Update
Cucho Hernández of Real Betis won a free kick on the right wing.
59
Update Update
Foul committed by Vítor Carvalho of Sporting Braga.
59
Update Update
Antony from Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
58
Update Update
Marc Bartra of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
58
Update Update
Foul committed by Gabri Martínez of Sporting Braga.
57
Update Update
Foul committed by Ricardo Horta of Sporting Braga.
56
Update Update
Antony from Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
56
Update Update
Antony of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Ricardo Horta scores for Sporting Braga with a right-footed shot into the right corner. The match remains 2-3.
51
Update Update
Sofyan Amrabat of Real Betis concedes a penalty after a foul in the penalty area.
51
Update Update
Penalty awarded to Sporting Braga as Demir Ege Tiknaz is fouled in the penalty area.
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Vítor Carvalho scores for Sporting Braga with a header from the center of the box into the right corner, assisted by Ricardo Horta's cross. The match is now 2-2.
48
Update Update
Antony fouled a player from Real Betis.
48
Update Update
Gabri Martínez from Sporting Braga won a free kick on the left wing.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Pablo Fornals of Real Betis.
47
Update Update
Gabri Martínez of Sporting Braga won a free kick on the left wing.
47
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pablo Fornals of Real Betis receives a yellow card for a foul.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Real Betis leading Sporting Braga 2-1.
45
Attempt Attempt
Antony's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Pablo Fornals provided the assist.
45
Corner Corner
Real Betis wins a corner after Gabriel Moscardo concedes.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
45
Attempt Attempt
Cucho Hernández of Real Betis had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but it went close and missed. Álvaro Fidalgo provided the assist.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Real Betis 2, Sporting Braga 1.
43
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis receives a yellow card for a foul.
43
Update Update
Foul by Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis.
43
Update Update
Demir Ege Tiknaz of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
39
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Diego Llorente of Real Betis.
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Pau Víctor scores for Sporting Braga with a right-footed shot from the center of the box. The match score is now Real Betis 2, Sporting Braga 1.
37
Update Update
Víctor Gómez of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
37
Update Update
Diego Llorente commits a foul against Real Betis.
36
Attempt Attempt
Pablo Fornals of Real Betis missed a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the left. Antony provided the assist.
35
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Vítor Carvalho of Sporting Braga receives a yellow card for a foul.
35
Update Update
Offside called against Real Betis. Álvaro Fidalgo is offside.
35
Update Update
Abde Ezzalzouli from Real Betis won a free kick on the left wing.
33
Update Update
Gabri Martínez commits a handball for Sporting Braga.
33
Update Update
Diego Llorente of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
33
Update Update
Demir Ege Tiknaz from Sporting Braga commits a foul.
31
Update Update
VAR decision: No goal after Real Betis leads Sporting Braga 2-0.
29
Update Update
Goal overturned by VAR! Abde Ezzalzouli scores for Real Betis, but the goal is disallowed after a VAR review.
29
Update Update
Goal overturned by VAR! Abde Ezzalzouli scores for Real Betis, but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Real Betis lead 2-0 against Sporting Braga. Abde Ezzalzouli scores for Real Betis with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner after a quick counterattack.
25
Update Update
Foul committed by Pablo Fornals of Real Betis.
25
Update Update
Demir Ege Tiknaz of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
21
Update Update
Foul by Héctor Bellerín for Real Betis.
21
Update Update
Gabri Martínez of Sporting Braga won a free kick in the attacking area.
20
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Gabriel Moscardo replaces Bright Arrey-Mbi due to injury.
18
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Bright Arrey-Mbi of Sporting Braga.
16
Corner Corner
Real Betis win a corner after Gabri Martínez concedes.
14
Update Update
Fouled by Víctor Gómez of Sporting Braga.
14
Update Update
Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis won a free kick on the left wing.
13
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Real Betis leads 1-0 after Antony scores with a header from a few meters into the right corner.
12
Attempt Attempt
Cucho Hernández of Real Betis had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but it went just left of the goal. Álvaro Fidalgo provided the assist.
9
Update Update
Florian Grillitsch of Sporting Braga won a free kick in an attacking position.
9
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Foul committed by Pablo Fornals of Real Betis.
7
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Foul committed by Víctor Gómez of Sporting Braga.
7
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Diego Llorente of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
5
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Betis after Lukás Hornícek concedes.
4
Attempt Attempt
Cucho Hernández's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
4
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Antony from Real Betis takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Lukás Hornícek of Sporting Braga.
3
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Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis won a free kick on the left wing.
3
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Fouled by Víctor Gómez of Sporting Braga.
2
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Offside called against Sporting Braga. Ricardo Horta is offside.

CONCLUSION

Sporting Braga's second-half mastery transformed a halftime deficit into a commanding 4-2 leg win and 5-3 aggregate success, validating their stronger-team billing against a resilient Real Betis. Betis's 54% possession and early goals offered hope, yet Braga's clinical response proved decisive in this knockout progression. Minimal 2.1% deviation, aligned efficiencies, and market consistency highlighted a fair reflection of form, unmarred by reds or disruptions. Braga advances with momentum, their efficiency underscoring quality in high-stakes European action.

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