Braga Eliminate Betis to Reach Europa League Semi-Finals

Real Betis Eliminated from Europa League After 2-4 Defeat to Braga Real Betis suffered a 2-4 loss to Sporting de Braga in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal clash on Thursday, April 16, 2026, resulting in a 3-5 aggregate defeat and elimination from the competition. The Spanish side, managed by Manuel Pellegrini, entered the match needing a strong performance to overturn Braga’s first-leg advantage. Despite early pressure, Betis were unable to contain Braga’s attacking threat, which ultimately proved too much to overcome. Pellegrini acknowledged the difficulty of the result, describing it as a “very tough night” and admitting it was hard to find explanations for the team’s performance. Defender Marc Bartra echoed the sentiment, calling the loss “a very, very big blow” for the squad and its supporters. The defeat ended Betis’ hopes of advancing to the Europa League semifinals, marking the conclusion of their European campaign for the season. The match took place at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, where Betis host their home games.