Freiburg to face Braga in Europa League semi-final | OneFootball

Braga reached a Europa League semi-final against SC Freiburg after a 5-3 aggregate comeback against Real Betis.

BuLi News notes that the Portuguese side are led by Carlos Vicens.

They drew the first leg 1-1 at home, then overturned an early two-goal deficit to win 4-2 at La Cartuja.

Former Hoffenheim midfielder Florian Grillitsch scored in the home leg. Germany defender Bright Arrey-Mbi and Rodrigo Zalazar, who has played for three German clubs, are also in the squad.

With league phase winners Lyon eliminated by Celta Vigo in the previous round, Freiburg now inherit home advantage for the return leg.

Former European Cup winners Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa will contest the other semi-final. This season’s Europa League final will be played at Beşiktaş Stadium in Istanbul on May 20th.

Source: BuLi News