Live: Sporting de Braga vs Betis | Europa League Quarterfinals
Sporting de Braga hosts Real Betis at the Estadio Municipal de Braga, popularly called A Pedreira. The tie belongs to the Europa League quarterfinals.
Match context
Manuel Pellegrini leads Betis into a challenging away fixture. The visitors need a positive result to approach the second leg at La Cartuja with calm.
Betis recent form
Betis have shown inconsistent form this season. In their last five matches across LaLiga and the Europa League, they recorded only one win.
That solitary victory was a 4-0 success over Panathinaikos, a result that sealed their place in the quarterfinals. Since then they drew with Celta, lost to Athletic Club, and drew with Espanyol.
Squad news and absences
Betis travel with several notable absences. The club confirmed Ángel Ortiz, Bakambu, Junior and Giovani Lo Celso are unavailable.
- Isco is training with the group but not yet match-fit.
- Sporting de Braga will miss Rodrigo Zalazar due to a late fitness issue.
Braga’s form and European momentum
Braga arrive without ideal domestic form. They recorded just two wins in their previous five matches.
The Portuguese side did produce a strong European moment by overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Ferencváros. That comeback gives them confidence heading into this quarterfinal clash.
What to expect and live coverage
The tie promises a tactical battle and tight margins. Filmogaz.com will offer live updates, probable lineups, stats and atmosphere reports.
Follow our coverage for minute-by-minute information during this Europa League quarterfinals encounter. Expect analysis, team news and post-match reactions.
