Sporting de Braga with the advantage to seal league phase in Vienna
dnoticias.pt27 August 2026 at 06:59
Sporting de Braga are today seeking qualification for the league phase of the UEFA Europa Conference League, facing Austria Wien away after the 2-0 home win in the first leg of the play-off. At the Pedreira, Spaniard Pau Víctor scored a brace from the penalty spot at 25 minutes, and Diego Rodrigues closed the scoring at 88 minutes, giving the Arsenal side a comfortable advantage for the decisive match in Vienna.
Benfica drew 0-0 with Aarhus in Denmark in a Europa League match, where the Eagles seek to secure qualification for the league phase of the European competition. The match ended goalless, leaving the fate of progression to the next round undecided.
UEFA is preparing a legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino regarding the already abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The European football body argues that such an initiative would be harmful to the interests of football and the member federations.
"The new Santa Clara coach, Van der Gaag, revealed that he is still looking for a striker for the squad, wanting a player with different characteristics from the rest but who can integrate at the same physical pace as the teammates."
Player Arsénio will receive the Legacy Badge after completing his 300th game in professional football competitions. In recognition of this milestone achieved in his career, the midfielder will now wear a special detail on his jersey, symbolizing this important achievement in his sporting career.
