Braga

Marítimo Maritimo were denied their first victory over Braga since 2008 as substitute Felipe Pardo's late goal earned the visitors a 2-2 draw.

Sporting Sporting Lisbon moved within a point of second in the Primeira Liga on Sunday, as Porto stumbled at Maritimo.

Braga Sporting Braga leapfrogged Vitoria Guimaraes into third in the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Monday with a 3-0 win over Pacos de Ferreira.

Paulo Rodrigues Fonseca Fenerbahce's Europa League away record may prove crucial as they hold a 1-0 last-16 first-leg lead against Braga ahead of the return clash.

Braga

Penafiel Penafiel moved off the bottom of the Primeira Liga thanks to a 1-0 victory over fellow strugglers Arouca on Sunday.

Christian Benteke watches on from the stands as Aston Villa draw 0-0 with Sporting Braga in Portugal

Theofanis Gekas Sion netted the two away goals they required but Braga claimed a draw on the night and edged through to the last-16 of the Europa League.

Sergio Conceicao Braga have hired former Academica boss Sergio Conceicao as their new coach on a two-year deal.