The starting eleven for Braga's official debut in the Europa League against Levski Sofia has been announced, marking a significant moment for the club. This match also represents Carlos Vicens' first official game as the team's technical director and Braga's first appearance in the 2025/26 season.
Here are the confirmed starting lineups for the Levski Sofia vs. Braga match:
Levski Sofia: Vutsov, Maicon, Makoun, Trdin, Aldair Neves, Rildo, Dimitrov, Kostadinov, M. Petkov, Kirilov, and Sangaré.
Braga: Lukas Hornicek, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Vítor Carvalho, Paulo Oliveira, Bright Arrey-Mbi, João Moutinho, Gorby, Mario Dorgeles, Rodrigo Zalazar, Ricardo Horta, and Fran Navarro.
Fans are eagerly anticipating this Europa League qualifier, hoping to see Braga secure a victory. The team's official Twitter account has shared a motivational message, urging the players to give their all.
In other football news, Stéphanie Frappart has been appointed as the referee for the Euro 2025 Women's final between England and Spain. Meanwhile, Alberto Costa has expressed his excitement about joining FC Porto, fulfilling a childhood dream.
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What to Expect from Braga?
- Strong defensive performance with players like Paulo Oliveira and Gustaf Lagerbielke.
- Creative midfield play led by João Moutinho and Rodrigo Zalazar.
- Goal-scoring threat from Ricardo Horta and Fran Navarro.