A decisive clash awaits at La Cartuja, with a spot in the semifinals on the line after the first leg ended in a draw.
Real Betis and Sporting de Braga face off on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9:00 PM CEST in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal at the Estadio de La Cartuja. Following a 1-1 stalemate in Portugal, everything remains open for a high-stakes encounter where both teams aim for a place in the semifinals.
The winner of this tie will face the victor of the clash between Freiburg and Celta, with the German side holding a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg. Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini will rely on his best players, especially as there is no league action this weekend due to the Copa del Rey final between Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad. The Verdiblancos are chasing a historic first-ever semifinal appearance in Europe’s second-tier competition. Injured players Ortiz and Junior, along with suspended Natan and Lo Celso (not registered for the tournament), will miss the match.
On the other side, Carlos Vicens must reorganize his defense following the serious Achilles tendon injury to Niakaté, a key center-back. He will also be without Rodrigues, who was injured in the first leg eight days ago in Braga, and Zalazar is a doubt. Vicens will aim for his team’s playing style to prevail and secure a spot among the four teams vying for a place in the UEFA Europa League final, set for May in Istanbul.
**Probable Lineups for Betis vs Braga**
**What time is the Betis vs Braga UEFA Europa League match?**
The match between Betis and Braga takes place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9:00 PM CEST at the Estadio de La Cartuja.
**Where to watch Betis vs Braga on TV and online?**
The match can be watched live on television via the Movistar Liga de Campeones 2 channel, available on Movistar+ and Orange platforms. Live radio commentary will be available on Radio MARCA, and live text updates will be provided on MARCA.com. Coverage begins two hours before kickoff with pre-match analysis and lineups, followed by post-match reports, press conferences, player reactions, and goal videos.
**How does Betis come into the game against Braga?**
The Verdiblancos approach this match needing to make home advantage count after the 1-1 draw in the first leg. They also drew 1-1 away at Osasuna in La Liga last weekend.
**How does Braga come into the game against Betis?**
Sporting de Braga travel to Sevilla feeling they let a larger advantage slip in the first leg, though the draw keeps them very much alive in the tie. They won 1-0 against Arouca in their domestic league last weekend, with Spanish striker Pau Víctor scoring the winner.