Braga made a remarkable comeback after conceding two early goals to defeat Real Betis 4-2 in the quarterfinal second-leg, securing a 5-3 aggregate victory and advancing to their first Europa League semi-final in 15 years. They will now face Freiburg in the semi-finals, with the first leg scheduled for April 30 in Portugal and the return leg in Germany on May 7.
Real Betis took the lead early on with goals from Antony and Ezzalzouli, putting Braga under pressure. However, Braga responded swiftly with Pau Victor scoring their first goal, sparking a shift in momentum. Vitor Carvalho then leveled the score with a header from Ricardo Horta’s free kick, before Ricardo Horta converted a penalty to put Braga ahead.
In a stunning turn of events, Braga sealed their victory with a spectacular volley from Jean-Baptiste Gorby, securing a memorable win that few had anticipated, especially after Betis’ strong start in the match.
