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

This evening at the Estádio Municipal de Braga, at 9 p.m., si disputandwill be the first leg of the Europa League semifinal between Braga and Freiburg. In a stadium that is expected to be electric, Braga will aim to hook up already the possible final, forte del support of their own public and dandlle giocatand del talented Ricardo Horta. Dat the altra partand of the field, however, si trorva l‘ostico Freiburg guigiven by Schuster, a truly resilient team, determinata a lottarand to conquistaresult prezioso in view of thethe return race. Si tratta di ua very important challenge for both clubs, as it would be a historic achievement for both to reach the finals.

Vicens is banking on a denser team in the middle of the field, with Hornicek in goal and the trio Lagerbielke-Carvalho-Lelo for protection. The midfield will be handled by the Gorby-Grillitsch pair, with Gomez and Martinez on the outsides. Up front, the imagination of Zalazar and captain Horta will support the lone Victor point.

Schuster opts for a more solid formation in defense, entrusting the rearguard to the solidity of Ginter and Lienhart. Eggestein and Manzambi will act in midfield, while in the three-quarter the star Grifo will lead the department along with Beste and Suzuki. The offensive terminal will be young bomber Matanovic.

The likely lineup

Braga (3-4-2-1): Hornicek; Lagerbielke, Carvalho, Lelo; Gomez, Gorby, Grillitsch, Martinez; Zalazar, Horta; Victor. Trainer Vicens.

Freiburg (4-2-3-1): Atubolu; Treu, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo; Eggestein, Manzambi; Beste, Suzuki, Grifo; Matanovic. All. Schuster.