Key Takeaways:
- Braga achieved a consecutive win in the Europa League with a 2-0 victory at Celtic
- Ricardo Horta and Gabri Martinez provided the crucial goals for the Portuguese side in Glasgow
- Celtic remain without a victory in this season’s competition after drawing with Red Star in their previous match
Match Overview
Braga continued their strong start in the main phase of the Europa League with a decisive 2-0 win over Celtic in Glasgow. Despite having control in the early stages, Celtic were unable to convert their promising play into goals, while the Portuguese visitors capitalised on their opportunities.
Goals and Key Moments
Ricardo Horta opened the scoring for Braga with a spectacular effort in the 20th minute, stunning the hosts and shifting the momentum. Although Celtic pushed for an equaliser, including a disallowed goal from Kelechi Iheanacho after an extended VAR intervention, they could not break Braga’s resolve. Gabri Martinez ensured all three points for Braga by netting five minutes before full-time.
Uma grande noite em Glasgow 🏴✨#GanharComTodos pic.twitter.com/EPBAOefKtP
— SC Braga (@SCBragaOficial) October 2, 2025
| Team | Goals | Goal Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic | 0 | – |
| Braga | 2 | Ricardo Horta (20′), Gabri Martinez (85′) |
Celtic’s Struggles Continue
With this result, Celtic find themselves still searching for their first win in this year’s Europa League campaign. Having drawn with Red Star in their opening fixture, the Scottish champions’ inconsistent form has placed additional pressure on the squad as they strive to progress from the group stage.
