Betis Eliminated by Braga in Europa League Quarterfinals

SC Braga secured a dramatic comeback victory over Real Betis in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final tie, winning 4-2 on the night to advance 5-3 on aggregate and reach the competition’s semi-finals for the first time in 15 years.

The match, played at La Cartuja in Seville on April 16, 2026, began with Real Betis taking a commanding lead. Antony opened the scoring in the 12th minute, followed by Ez Abde in the 26th minute to put the home side 2-0 up and ahead 3-1 on aggregate after the first leg.

However, Braga responded strongly after the break. Víctor Gómez pulled one back in the 37th minute before Carvalho equalised in the 49th minute. Ricardo Horta then gave Braga the lead for the first time in the tie with a goal in the 52nd minute, and Gorby sealed the victory with a fourth goal in the 75th minute.

With this result, Braga advances to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals, ending Real Betis’ run in the competition. The Portuguese side’s resilience overturned a two-goal deficit and an aggregate disadvantage to produce one of the competition’s most notable comebacks of the season.