Braga, Portugal — Sporting Braga dismantled Ferencvaros with a clinical four-goal performance at the Estádio Municipal de Braga, asserting dominance from the opening exchanges in UEFA Europa League competition.
Ricardo Horta set the tone early, opening the scoring in the 11th minute to put Braga in front. The advantage was doubled just four minutes later when Florian Grillitsch added a second, giving the hosts a commanding cushion before the quarter-hour mark had passed. Braga continued to press and were rewarded again in the 34th minute when Gabri Martínez extended the lead to three, effectively ending Ferencvaros as a competitive threat before halftime.
Horta returned to the scoresheet eight minutes into the second half, completing his brace in the 53rd minute to seal a comprehensive result. The Austrian midfielder Grillitsch and Martínez each contributed one goal apiece to round out a thoroughly professional display from the Portuguese side.
GOALS:- 11' Ricardo Horta - Braga- 15' Florian Grillitsch - Braga- 34' Gabri Martínez - Braga- 53' Ricardo Horta - Braga
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Braga: Ricardo Horta - 2 goals, instrumental throughout- Ferencvaros: No standout performer in a difficult night for the visitors
KEY STAT: All four Braga goals arrived before the 54th minute, with three scored inside the opening 35 minutes of play.