In the third round of the Taca de Portugal on Thursday, Rebordosa will be looking to pull off a significant surprise against Braga. While the home team plays in the fourth tier of Portuguese football, Braga is participating in this season’s Champions League.
Rebordosa, who have moved between Portugal’s fourth and fifth tiers over the past three decades, face a tough challenge in avoiding a heavy defeat on Thursday. They reached the third round of Portugal’s primary cup competition by defeating Lobao and Tocha, having previously won only one match in this tournament in regular time. Currently fourth in their league, they’ve secured 10 points in six games, riding a 20-match unbeaten streak in all competitions since their last loss in January. This could make them a more formidable opponent than anticipated for their more illustrious rivals, Braga.
Braga, buoyed by their recent qualification for the Champions League, under Artur Jorge’s management, are in high spirits. Jorge, a popular figure in Braga, guided them to a remarkable third-place finish in his first full season in charge. Although their loss to Porto in last season’s final serves as motivation, they aim to win the Taca de Portugal for the fourth time. With four wins in their last five league matches, Braga sits just six points behind Porto in the Portuguese Primera Liga, making them confident about avoiding an upset when they face Rebordosa in midweek on the outskirts of the city.
Probable lineups
Rebordosa probable starting lineup: R Mota, M Mota, Filipe, Pacheco, Silva, Goncalves, Couto, Alves, Almeida, Djadjo, Pipo
Braga probable starting lineup: Hornicek, Mendes, Saatci, Fonte, Marin, Lopes, Moutinho, Castro, Roger, Djalo, Banza
Form Guide
Rebordosa
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Gondomar | 2-1 (W) |
| Beira Mar | 0-0 (D) |
| Tocha | 4-2 (W) |
| Valadares Gaia | 0-0 (D) |
| Lobao | 2-1 (W) |
Braga
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Rio Ave | 2-1 (W) |
| Union Berlin | 3-2 (W) |
| Estrela | 4-2 (W) |
| Boavista | 4-1 (W) |
| Napoli | 1-2 (L) |
Head to Head
The upcoming encounter between these two clubs is going to be their first head to head match ever.
Rebordosa vs Braga Live Schedule and Fixture
The Taça de Portugal match between Rebordosa and Braga will take place at Estadio Monte de Azevido on Friday at 12:30 am IST.
| Rebordosa vs Braga | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | October 20 |
| Venue | Estadio Monte de Azevido |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 8:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Friday) |
Where to watch Rebordosa vs Braga?
Football fans in Portugal can catch the live action via Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV1.
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