Sporting de Braga draw in Vienna and advance to league phase
dnoticias.pt27 August 2026 at 20:25
Sporting de Braga secured qualification for the league phase of the UEFA Europa Conference League after drawing 0-0 in Vienna against Austria Wien, benefiting from the 2-0 victory secured in the first leg in Portugal, with goals from Pau Víctor, from a penalty at 25 minutes, and Diego Rodrigues at 88 minutes. The Portuguese team managed to hold on to the advantage and guarantee participation in UEFA's third club competition.
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