Cucho Hernandez’s penalty in the second half equalized Florian Grillitsch’s early goal, resulting in a 1-1 draw between Braga and Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals. The match at Estádio Municipal de Braga ended in a deadlock, setting up an intriguing second leg in Seville next week.
Braga took the lead early with Grillitsch’s clever finish from a corner by Diego Rodrigues. Despite Betis’ efforts, including Marc Bartra’s header hitting the post, they couldn’t find an equalizer until Cucho Hernández converted a penalty after a foul by Jean-Baptiste Gorby.
The return leg in Seville is scheduled for April 16, with the winner advancing to face either Freiburg or Celta in the semi-finals. The Europa League final will be held at Istanbul’s Besiktas Park on May 20.
