SC Braga took a significant step toward the UEFA Europa League group stage with a 2–1 victory away to CFR 1907 Cluj on Thursday, 7 August 2025. The third qualifying round first leg, played at a kickoff time of 16:30 UTC, saw the Portuguese side head into the break level at 1–1 before securing the win in the second half. Referee Elcin Masiyev of Azerbaijan officiated the contest in Romania.

For SC Braga, this result placed them in a commanding position ahead of the second leg in Portugal...