SC de Braga seeks this Tuesday, in Athens, against Panathinaikos, to ensure access to the group stage of the Football Champions League, in the second leg of the play-off, for which it starts with an advantage minimal.
The bragueses seek a result that allows them to reach the ‘Poules’ of the ‘Champions’ for the third time in their history, after participating in the 2010/11 and 2012/13 seasons.
A week ago, in the first leg, at the Municipal de Braga, the Minho team beat the Greeks 2-1, against goals from Abel Ruiz, in the 51st minute, and Álvaro Djaló, in the 73rd, with The Greeks reduce by Daniel Mancini, already in discount period.
For the duel at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, coach Artur Jorge will not be able to count on the injured Libyan midfielder Al Musrati, making him the major loss of the squad, which includes Braga’s latest addition, the Portuguese international João Moutinho , although he cannot debut yet, since he is not registered with UEFA.
In addition to the minimal advantage in the tie, the ‘arsenalistas’ arrive in the Greek capital more ‘free’ than their rival, since the game of the third day of the I League, against Moreirense, was postponed to September 9 , while Panathinaikos played on Saturday – they beat Volos (3-0) to win the championship.
Sporting de Braga and Panathinaikos discuss a place in the group stage of the ‘millionaire’ competition starting at 8:00 p.m., at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, in a match that will be refereed by the Italian Daniele Orsato.
If Sporting de Braga wins the round, they will join national champions Benfica and runners-up FC Porto in the 32-team draw scheduled for Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in Nyon, Switzerland.
Source: TSF
