The UEFA Europa League match between Braga and Qarabag will take place at Estadio Municipal de Braga on Friday at 1:30 am IST.
Braga will host Qarabag FK in Portugal on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa League knockout playoff. Qarabag FK finished second in the group stage, keeping their qualification hopes alive. On the other hand, Braga enters the competition after finishing third in their Champions League group.
Braga is back in European action, aiming to reach the Europa League round of 16 after exiting the Champions League group stage. They finished third in the Primeira Liga last season and secured a spot in Europe’s top competition through a playoff. Despite facing tough opponents like Real Madrid and Napoli, they managed to earn four points in the Champions League group stage. This was enough to secure a place in the Europa League playoffs. Braga recently won the Taca da Liga trophy but has faced some tough matches in the Primeira Liga, including a heavy 5-0 loss to Sporting Lisbon. Despite this setback, they’re focused on their Europa League playoff and hope to capitalize on home advantage in the first leg.
Qarabag secured their spot in the Europa League playoffs by finishing second in their group in 2023. They had a strong start to the group stage with wins over Molde and Hacken. Despite some setbacks, they secured second place with a victory over Hacken in the final game. After that, they went on a winning streak, including a big win in the Azerbaijani Cup quarter-final. Although their winning streak ended with a loss in the cup, they remain at the top of their domestic league. Now, they’re focused on their Europa League playoff against Braga, aiming to cause an upset in Portugal before hosting the second leg.
Braga probable starting lineup: Matheus, Gomez, Niakate, Oliveira, Borja, Carvalho, Moutinho, Djalo, Pizzi, Horta, Banza
Qarabag FK probable starting lineup: Lunyov, Silva, Mustafazada, Guseynov, Cafarguliye, Romao, Jankovic, Andrade, Benzia, Zoubir, Juninho
Braga
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Sporting CP | 0-5 (L) |
| Moreirense | 1-0 (W) |
| Chaves | 1-1 (D) |
| Estoril | 2-1 (W) |
| Sporting CP | 1-0 (W) |
Qarabag
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Sabah Baku | 3-3 (D) |
| Sabah Baku | 3-4 (L) |
| Sabail | 2-1 (W) |
| Kapaz | 7-1 (W) |
| Kapaz | 2-1 (W) |
| Last match- result | Score |
|---|---|
| Benfica beat Toulouse | 1-0 |
The UEFA Europa League match between Braga and Qarabag will take place at Estadio Municipal de Braga on Friday at 1:30 am IST.
| Braga vs Qarabag | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | February 16 |
| Venue | Estadio Municipal de Braga |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 8:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Azerbaijan | 9:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:30 am (Friday) |
Football fans in Portugal can catch the live action via Sport TV2, Sport TV Multiscreen while those in Azerbaijan can watch the match via CBC Sport Azerbaijan.
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