SC Braga took a significant step toward the UEFA Europa League group stage on Thursday, 14 August 2025, by defeating CFR 1907 Cluj 2–0 in the first leg of the 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at the Estádio Municipal de Braga with a kickoff at 18:30 UTC, the match was officiated by German referee Sascha Stegemann. The home side held a 2–0 lead at the interval, giving them full control of the tie heading into the return fixture in Romania.

For SC Braga, this win was exactly what they needed to build...