1-0: Abel Ruiz leads Braga

Sporting de Braga is approaching the semifinals of the Europa League after losing at the lowest (1-0) in the Glasgow Rangers in a crash that resulted The performance of Valencian striker Abel Ruiz is decisive. He is the only goal of the fight, scored in the 40th minute thanks to a low shot that went through the post. The goal was the prize for a good first half for the Portuguese squad.

There was a lot of respect in almost every first half, but as the minutes went on, Braga gradually grew in game and advanced lines against Scottish pressure. The local team with the higher revenue may rest, because it has collapsed a ball on the pole by Ricardo Horta. Also midfielder André Horta could score, but VAR canceled his target for a previous foul by his teammate Fabiano on a rival defender.

The Rangers tried to react in the second half, but their good intentions were not enough to break a well-established defense of Bragantine and a team that, moreover, took advantage of any slight opportunity that arose in the attack. Ultimately, the 1-0 remained unshakable, though the visiting team had the clear option to equalize on a corner kick that Goldson poorly finished when he was alone inside the place.

The leash, yes, is still open and will be resolved next Thursday at Scottish Ibrox Stadium.