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Semi-finals set! Conference and Europa League stage INCREDIBLE comebacks
TL;DR
The semi-finalists for the 2025/26 Europa and Conference Leagues have been determined, featuring remarkable comebacks in the quarterfinals. Notably, Betis and Braga ended their first leg match in a 1-1 draw.
Key points
- Semi-finalists for the 2025/26 Europa and Conference Leagues determined
- Quarterfinal second-leg matches featured incredible comebacks
- Betis and Braga drew 1-1 in their first leg match
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Semi-finals set! Conference and Europa League stage INCREDIBLE comebacks
The Europa League and Conference League have defined their semifinalists for the 2025/26 season.
All of the quarterfinal second-leg matches took place this Thursday (16), featuring two spectacular comebacks.
In the Europa League, Betis and Braga drew 1-1 in the first leg, played in Portugal.
Backed by their home crowd, the Spanish side started Thursday’s match well and went 2-0 up in less than half an hour, including a goal from Brazilian forward Antony.
But Braga showed resilience and scored four goals, making the aggregate score 5-3.
Meanwhile, in the Conference League, Strasbourg produced a heroic night after losing 2-0 away to Mainz last week.
This Thursday, the French side found the net twice in each half and did not even need extra time to advance.
Check below how the semifinals of both competitions shaped up and the day’s results:
Europa League
Semifinals
Braga x Freiburg
Nottingham Forest x Aston Villa
Results this Thursday
Aston Villa x Bologna
Nottingham Forest x Porto
Betis x Braga
Celta de Vigo x Freiburg
Q&A
What teams made it to the semi-finals of the Europa League 2025/26?
The semi-finalists for the Europa League 2025/26 season have been confirmed, including teams that showcased incredible comebacks.
What were the results of the quarterfinal matches in the Europa League?
In the quarterfinals, Betis and Braga drew 1-1 in their first leg match, contributing to the thrilling outcomes of the round.
When were the quarterfinal second-leg matches played for the Europa League?
The quarterfinal second-leg matches for the Europa League took place on Thursday, March 16.
