The veterans of the Sp. Braga team promised the club management that they would fight until the end for 3rd place in the championship. You know CM that more experienced players with a commanding voice in the dressing room, such as Jose Fonte, Joao Moutinho and Ricardo Horta, ensured that the team would welcome the interim coach with open arms – Rui Duarte moved up from the under-23s and will remain in the role until the end of time, aiming for the simplest and fastest possible transition.
Closing the League on the podium is not just a matter of pride. In a scenario where V. Guimarães wins the Portuguese Cup – the Victorians try to bounce back from a 1-0 loss against Porto in the second match, on the 17th of this month – only third place will grant access to Europe. League qualifying rounds in which the 4th place team enters the conference league.
Braga face a difficult final match of the championship, especially in the last four rounds, in which they meet Benfica (31st place), V. Guimarães (33rd place) and Porto (34th place).
Author: João Moniz
Source: CM Jornal
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