Braga vs Real Betis

8 April 2026 · Europa League · Quarter-finals, first leg · 2025/26 · Referee Felix Zwayer

Full time 1 – 1

Half-time: 1–0

Aggregate: Braga 5–3 Real Betis. Braga go through.

  • F. Grillitsch 5’
  • C. Hernández 61’ (pen)

Match summary

Braga and Real Betis drew 1-1 after 90 minutes. Braga led 1-0 at half-time. Braga went through 5-3 on aggregate.

F. Grillitsch put Braga ahead from a corner in the 5th minute and C. Hernández equalised from the penalty spot in the 61st minute.

There was little between the sides on chances: Braga created 1.39 expected goals (xG) from 7 shots, Real Betis 1.54 from 11.

Match stats

64% Possession 36%
7 Shots 11
3 Shots on target 6
4 Corners 1
695 Passes 395
89.8% Pass accuracy 81.3%
11 Tackles 23
13 Fouls 13
3 Yellow cards 3
2 Offsides 3

Key events

Braga Real Betis
Kick-off
R. HortaShot on target
3’
F. GrillitschRight foot shot1-0 (Braga)
5’
11’
S. Amrabat
J. MoutinhoD. Rodrigues
18’
S. Niakaté
23’
26’
A. EzzalzouliShot on target
37’
C. HernándezShot on target
41’
P. FornalsShot on target
44’
C. HernándezShot on target
45’
Á. FidalgoShot on target
Half-time1-0
46’
AntonyS. Amrabat
Second half underway
F. GrillitschShot on target
56’
57’
M. Roca
J. Gorby
60’
61’
C. HernándezPenalty1-1 (Real Betis)
63’
N. DeossaM. Roca
63’
S. AltimiraÁ. Fidalgo
67’
Natan
F. Grillitsch
72’
F. NavarroR. Horta
77’
M. DorgelesG. Martínez
77’
78’
R. RiquelmeA. Ezzalzouli
82’
C. ÁvilaC. Hernández
G. MoscardoP. Víctor
84’
D. E. TıknazF. Grillitsch
84’
Full-time1-1

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 1.39 1.54 5’ F. Grillitsch (Braga), 1-0 5’ 61’ C. Hernández (Real Betis), 1-1 61’ 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0’ 15’ 30’ 45’ 60’ 75’ 90’ HT 1.39 1.54 5’ F. Grillitsch (Braga), 1-0 Grillitsch 5’ 61’ C. Hernández (Real Betis), 1-1 Hernández 61’
Braga 1.39 xGReal Betis 1.54 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

 Real Betis attacking Braga attacking 
61’ C. Hernández (Real Betis), penalty, 0.79 xG, goal 5’ F. Grillitsch (Braga), from a corner, 0.62 xG, goal 26’ A. Ezzalzouli (Real Betis), open play, 0.40 xG, saved 68’ S. Niakaté (Braga), from a corner, 0.26 xG, blocked 3’ R. Horta (Braga), open play, 0.18 xG, saved 32’ G. Martínez (Braga), open play, 0.13 xG, blocked 46’ J. Moutinho (Braga), open play, 0.12 xG, blocked 41’ P. Fornals (Real Betis), open play, 0.07 xG, saved 47’ P. Víctor (Braga), open play, 0.06 xG, off target 24’ M. Bartra (Real Betis), set piece, 0.05 xG, hit the woodwork 45’ Á. Fidalgo (Real Betis), open play, 0.04 xG, saved 90+1’ Antony (Real Betis), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 37’ C. Hernández (Real Betis), open play, 0.04 xG, saved 55’ C. Hernández (Real Betis), open play, 0.04 xG, blocked 44’ C. Hernández (Real Betis), open play, 0.03 xG, saved 56’ F. Grillitsch (Braga), open play, 0.03 xG, saved 66’ Antony (Real Betis), open play, 0.02 xG, blocked 31’ M. Bartra (Real Betis), from a corner, 0.01 xG, off target 61’ C. Hernández (Real Betis), penalty, 0.79 xG, goal 5’ F. Grillitsch (Braga), from a corner, 0.62 xG, goal 26’ A. Ezzalzouli (Real Betis), open play, 0.40 xG, saved 68’ S. Niakaté (Braga), from a corner, 0.26 xG, blocked 3’ R. Horta (Braga), open play, 0.18 xG, saved 32’ G. Martínez (Braga), open play, 0.13 xG, blocked 46’ J. Moutinho (Braga), open play, 0.12 xG, blocked 41’ P. Fornals (Real Betis), open play, 0.07 xG, saved 47’ P. Víctor (Braga), open play, 0.06 xG, off target 24’ M. Bartra (Real Betis), set piece, 0.05 xG, hit the woodwork 37’ C. Hernández (Real Betis), open play, 0.04 xG, saved 45’ Á. Fidalgo (Real Betis), open play, 0.04 xG, saved 90+1’ Antony (Real Betis), open play, 0.04 xG, off target 55’ C. Hernández (Real Betis), open play, 0.04 xG, blocked 56’ F. Grillitsch (Braga), open play, 0.03 xG, saved 44’ C. Hernández (Real Betis), open play, 0.03 xG, saved 66’ Antony (Real Betis), open play, 0.02 xG, blocked 31’ M. Bartra (Real Betis), from a corner, 0.01 xG, off target
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Lineups

Braga 3-4-2-1 Starting XI
Horníček
Lagerbielke
Niakaté 90’
Arrey-Mbi
Gómez
Gorby
Grillitsch 84’
Martínez 77’
Horta 77’
Rodrigues 18’
Víctor 84’
Real Betis 4-2-3-1 Starting XI
López
Ruibal
Bartra
Natan
Rodríguez
Amrabat 46’
Roca 63’
Fornals
Fidalgo 63’
Ezzalzouli 78’
Hernández 82’

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player
L. Horníček
90′ 5 1 40 – – – – –
Defenders3 players
G. Lagerbielke
90′ 2 – – 2 – 69 2 – – –
S. Niakaté
90′ – – – 6 4 74 1 – –
B. Arrey-Mbi
90′ – – – – – 50 1 – – –
Midfielders7 players
V. Gómez
90′ – – 62 2 – – 1 4 1 3 –
J. Gorby
90′ – – 92 1 – 1 1 1 1 –
F. Grillitsch Taken off
84′ 1 – 94 – – 3 1 5 2 1
G. Martínez Taken off
77′ – – 27 – – 1 – 5 1 – –
J. Moutinho Came on as a substitute
72′ – – 62 – – 3 – 4 2 1 –
M. Dorgeles Came on as a substitute
13′ – – 12 – – 1 – 3 – – –
D. E. Tıknaz Came on as a substitute
11′ – – 17 – – – 1 1 – – –
Forwards5 players
R. Horta Taken off
77′ – – 1 1 0.18 – 2 2 1 47 –
D. Rodrigues Taken off
18′ – 1 – – – – 1 1 1 6 –
P. Víctor Taken off
84′ – – 1 – 0.06 – 1 6 3 36 –
F. Navarro Came on as a substitute
13′ – – – – – – – – – 5 –
G. Moscardo Came on as a substitute
11′ – – – – – – – – – 2 –
Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists. A blank cell means that figure is not available for that player.

Form going into the game

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Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results from Bzzoiro Sports Data.