Sporting Braga, two-time trophy winners, hope to reach the semi-finals of the Football League Cup this Friday in Madeira, in a match in which they will have to beat Nacional.
Facing an opponent from the II League and already eliminated from the competition, Sporting Braga must win 2-0 to secure immediate qualification, or, failing that, achieve a narrow victory, as long as they manage to score three goals or more.
A 2-1 scoreline would also be enough for Minho’s side to move level with Casa Pia at the top of Group A on four points, with qualification in this scenario determined by the average age of the players used by the two teams in the group. competition.
Sporting Braga won the League Cup in 2013 and 2020, and were finalists in 2017 and 2021.
The meeting is scheduled for 20:15 at the Madeira Stadium.
On Thursday, Benfica secured their place in the final four, where they will meet Estoril Praia in the semi-finals.
League Cup third round program:
– Thursday, December 21:
Group B:
Benfica – ABC, 4:1.
– Friday, December 22:
Group:
Nacional – Sporting Braga, 20:15.
– Saturday, December 23:
Group C:
Tondela – Sporting, 18:00.
Group D:
Porto – Leixoes, 20:30.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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