On Wednesday evening, Benfica faced SC Braga in the second semi-final of the Taça da Liga. The match commenced at 20:00 and followed the earlier victory of Vitória SC, which secured a spot in the final held in Leiria. SC Braga showcased a strong performance, leading to a decisive score.
Key Moments of the Match
- 19 minutes: Pau Víctor scored the first goal, putting SC Braga ahead 1-0.
- 33 minutes: Rodrigo Zalazar extended the lead with a second goal, making it 2-0 for SC Braga.
Team Lineups
Benfica’s Starting XI
- Trubin
- Amar Dedic
- Tomás Araújo
- Otamendi
- Dahl
- Richard Ríos
- Manu Silva
- Aursnes
- Barreiro
- Sudakov
- Vangelis Pavlidis
SC Braga’s Starting XI
- Hornicek
- Lagerbielke
- Vítor Carvalho
- Arrey-Mbi
- Dorgeles
- João Moutinho
- Grillitsch
- Leonardo Lelo
- Rodrigo Zalazar
- Pau Víctor
- Ricardo Horta
As SC Braga secured a significant advantage in this semi-final, they aimed to carry the momentum into the final match. The performance of both teams demonstrated the competitive spirit of the Taça da Liga.
