2 – 4
“Abde Ezzalzouli doubles Real Betis' lead with a clinical right-footed finish from a swift counterattack, seemingly putting the hosts in complete control”
Pivotal“Vítor Carvalho powers home a header from Ricardo Horta's cross to level the match at 2-2, shifting momentum decisively toward Braga”
Pivotal“Ricardo Horta converts from the penalty spot after Sofyan Amrabat's foul on Demir Ege Tiknaz, completing Braga's remarkable turnaround”
Pivotal“Jean-Baptiste Gorby seals the victory with a thunderous right-footed strike from outside the box, putting the tie beyond doubt”
Pivotal
Real Betis
Sporting Braga
Outstanding performance
Real Betis•AttackerSporting Braga completed a stunning comeback to advance 5-3 on aggregate, overturning Real Betis' early 2-0 lead through clinical finishing and set-piece excellence. Despite controlling 54% possession and creating more chances, Betis were undone by Braga's ruthless efficiency - the Portuguese side converted all five shots on target while missing just one big chance. Ricardo Horta's penalty and Vítor Carvalho's towering header epitomized Braga's composure under pressure. This Europa League exit represents a major setback for Betis' European ambitions, while Braga's aggregate victory showcases their knockout pedigree and sends them into the next round with tremendous momentum.
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New attacking attempt. Ricardo Horta from Sporting Braga has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved.
New attacking attempt. Pablo García from Real Betis shoots with his left foot 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.
Real Betis wins a corner after Lukás Hornícek concedes.
Real Betis wins a corner after Lukás Hornícek concedes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 7 minutes of added time.
Offside called against Sporting Braga. Fran Navarro is offside.
Foul committed by Fran Navarro of Sporting Braga.
Nelson Deossa of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Paulo Oliveira from Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
Cédric Bakambu of Real Betis commits a foul.
Substitution for Real Betis: Pablo García replaces Antony.
AntonyYellow CardAntony from Real Betis receives a yellow card.
Handball by Ricardo Horta of Sporting Braga.
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Leonardo Lelo replaces Gabri Martínez due to injury.
Substitution for Sporting Braga: João Moutinho replaces Pau Víctor.
Nelson Deossa of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Fran Navarro of Sporting Braga.
Pau Víctor's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Gabri Martínez of Sporting Braga.
Antony from Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Real Betis: Valentín Gómez replaces Ricardo Rodríguez.
Substitution for Real Betis: Cédric Bakambu replaces Pablo Fornals.
Substitution for Real Betis: Nelson Deossa replaces Héctor Bellerín.
Cucho Hernández from Real Betis committed a foul.
Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
Goal! Sporting Braga leads 4-2 after Jean-Baptiste Gorby scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Pau Víctor of Sporting Braga.
Marc BartraYellow CardMarc Bartra of Real Betis receives a yellow card for a foul.
Pau Víctor of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Marc Bartra for Real Betis.
Corner awarded to Real Betis after a concession by Paulo Oliveira.
Gabriel MoscardoYellow CardGabriel Moscardo of Sporting Braga receives a yellow card for a foul.
Cucho Hernández of Real Betis won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Gabriel Moscardo of Sporting Braga.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Víctor Gómez from Sporting Braga.
Gabri MartínezYellow CardGabri Martínez of Sporting Braga receives a yellow card for a foul.
Antony from Real Betis won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Gabri Martínez of Sporting Braga.
Pablo Fornals of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Pau Víctor of Sporting Braga.
Substitution for Real Betis: Aitor Ruibal replaces Álvaro Fidalgo.
Pablo Fornals fouled a player from Real Betis.
Florian Grillitsch of Sporting Braga won a free kick on the left wing.
Offside called against Real Betis. Abde Ezzalzouli is offside.
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Fran Navarro replaces Demir Ege Tiknaz.
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Paulo Oliveira replaces Vítor Carvalho.
Cucho Hernández of Real Betis won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Vítor Carvalho of Sporting Braga.
Antony from Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Gabri Martínez of Sporting Braga.
Marc Bartra of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Ricardo Horta of Sporting Braga.
Antony from Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Antony of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
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.
Penalty awarded to Sporting Braga as Demir Ege Tiknaz is fouled in the penalty area.
Sofyan Amrabat of Real Betis concedes a penalty after a foul in the penalty area.
assist: Ricardo Horta
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.
Antony fouled a player from Real Betis.
Gabri Martínez from Sporting Braga won a free kick on the left wing.
Pablo FornalsYellow CardPablo Fornals of Real Betis receives a yellow card for a foul.
Gabri Martínez of Sporting Braga won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Pablo Fornals of Real Betis.
The second half begins with the score at Real Betis 2, Sporting Braga 1.
The first half ends with Real Betis leading Sporting Braga 2-1.
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.
Real Betis wins a corner after Gabriel Moscardo concedes.
Antony's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Pablo Fornals provided the assist.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Abde EzzalzouliYellow CardAbde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis receives a yellow card for a foul.
Demir Ege Tiknaz of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
Foul by Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Diego Llorente of Real Betis.
assist: Víctor Gómez
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.
Diego Llorente commits a foul against Real Betis.
Víctor Gómez of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
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.
Vítor CarvalhoYellow CardVítor Carvalho of Sporting Braga receives a yellow card for a foul.
Abde Ezzalzouli from Real Betis won a free kick on the left wing.
Offside called against Real Betis. Álvaro Fidalgo is offside.
Gabri Martínez commits a handball for Sporting Braga.
Demir Ege Tiknaz from Sporting Braga commits a foul.
Diego Llorente of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
VAR decision: No goal after Real Betis leads Sporting Braga 2-0.
Goal overturned by VAR! Abde Ezzalzouli scores for Real Betis, but the goal is disallowed after a VAR review.
Goal overturned by VAR! Abde Ezzalzouli scores for Real Betis, but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
assist: Pablo Fornals
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.
Demir Ege Tiknaz of Sporting Braga won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Pablo Fornals of Real Betis.
Gabri Martínez of Sporting Braga won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul by Héctor Bellerín for Real Betis.
Substitution for Sporting Braga: Gabriel Moscardo replaces Bright Arrey-Mbi due to injury.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Bright Arrey-Mbi of Sporting Braga.
Real Betis win a corner after Gabri Martínez concedes.
Fouled by Víctor Gómez of Sporting Braga.
Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis won a free kick on the left wing.
assist: Abde Ezzalzouli
Goal! Real Betis leads 1-0 after Antony scores with a header from a few meters into the right corner.
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.
Foul committed by Pablo Fornals of Real Betis.
Florian Grillitsch of Sporting Braga won a free kick in an attacking position.
Diego Llorente of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Víctor Gómez of Sporting Braga.
Corner awarded to Real Betis after Lukás Hornícek concedes.
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.
Cucho Hernández's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Fouled by Víctor Gómez of Sporting Braga.
Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis won a free kick on the left wing.
Offside called against Sporting Braga. Ricardo Horta is offside.
The first half begins.
Real Betis host Sporting Braga in a pivotal Europa League quarter-final second leg at the Estadio de la Cartuja, with the tie perfectly poised at 1-1 after an entertaining first leg. Both teams sit level on points in the competition standings, setting up a winner-takes-all clash for a place in the semi-finals.
