Europa League 2025-2026: Braga-Feyenoord, the likely lineups

At the Estadio Municipal in Braga, the challenge between Sporting and Feyenoord takes place, valid for the first day of the Europa League group stage. The Portuguese come in after overwhelming the Lincoln Red Imps in the playoffs, while the Dutch gained direct access to the tournament thanks to a third-place finish in the last Eredivisie.

Technician Vicens is expected to rely on 4-4-2: Horta and Navarro will act as forwards, with Gorby and Martinez on the outside of midfield. In defense, Lagerbielke will pair with Niakate in the center. Dorgeles and Noro will be absent.

Slot will respond with an offensive 4-3-3: Ueda will be the central reference, flanked by Moussa and Sauer, while Steijn will lead the midfield. In the rearguard, Watanabe will form the central pair with Ahmedhodzic. Moder, Trauner, Lotomba, Beelen and Zand are unavailable.

Probable lineups

Braga (4-4-2): Hornicek; Gomez, Lagerbielke, Niakate, Lelo; Gorby, Moutinho, Zalazar, Martinez; Horta, Navarro. All: Vicens.

Feyenoord (4-3-3): Wellenreuther; Nieuwkoop, Ahmedhodzic, Watanabe, Bos; Valente, Steijn, Timber; Hadj Moussa, Ueda, Sauer. All: van Persie