News: Simon Banza’s SC Braga loses to Real Madrid in the Champions League
In the 3rd day of the Champions League, SC Braga faced the prestigious club Real Madrid. A meeting which saw the defeat of the Portuguese on their home ground, with a score of 1-2 in favor of the Merengues. A defeat certainly, but which in no way detracts from the performance of Simon Banza’s team against one of the most successful clubs in the competition.
Holder at the forefront of his club’s attack, Simon Banza put up a great battle against the Real Madrid defense, in particular with full-back Dani Carvajal. From the first minutes of the match, Banza showed his determination and talent, offering great actions to his team. However, it was Rodrygo Goes who opened the scoring for Real Madrid, following a pass from Vinícius Junior. The first half ended with this score in favor of the Madrilenians.
In the second half, Real Madrid doubled the lead thanks to Jude Bellingham, who was found by Vinícius Junior in the 61st minute. Two minutes later, SC Braga reduced the score thanks to a great combination between Djalo and Simon Banza, who provided an assist. Despite this reduction in the score, the Portuguese were unable to reverse the situation.
This defeat puts SC Braga in third place in their group, behind Real Madrid and Napoli. Nevertheless, the team can be proud of its performance against a renowned opponent. Simon Banza’s performance, with his assist, demonstrates his potential and his ability to be a major asset for his team.
The Champions League continues and SC Braga will have the opportunity to catch up in the next meetings. Let’s hope that Simon Banza and his teammates continue to shine and give us great performances in this prestigious competition. Let’s stay attentive to the next matches and the evolution of SC Braga’s journey in the Champions League.
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