Sporting Braga earned a valuable 2-1 away win against CFR Cluj in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifier on August 8, 2025. The Portuguese side came from behind to claim a crucial advantage in Romania. CFR Cluj started strongly in front of their home crowd, taking an early lead to put Braga under pressure. The experienced Portuguese outfit, however, remained composed and equalized before the break. The second half was a tightly contested affair, but Braga's quality in the final third proved decisive as they scored a late winner to snatch the victory. The result puts Braga in a strong position heading back to Portugal for the second leg, though CFR Cluj's away goal means the tie is still very much alive.