Match Previews

A four-goal advantage is enough for Braga to feel confident to reach the UC group stage... Roland Linz (sp)(att) not called up, such as César Peixoto (r)(mid), who is injured... Eduardo (k)(gk) to rest?... Braga are not having the best league results lately (WLLD) but they should not be very worried in this UEFA Cup's round. A four-goal advantage is a considerable asset to face this second leg at Bratislava. Striker Roland Linz had an internal suspension and coach Jorge Jesus said the case is closed around the Austrian International. However, he's still out of the call-up, which also means Paulo César should be brought in to partner Rentería up front, eventually with the prolific striker Meyong resting on the bench. Paulo César's entrance on the eleven might not be the only rotation made by coach Jorge Jesus, as goalkeeper Eduardo could also have a rest, allowing the Polish keeper Kieszek to start. Centre-back Alberto Rodríguez hasn't performed very well in the last two games and there were rumours he would begin this game on the bench, allowing Frechaut to start. Let's keep that doubt noted but the most likely thing to happen is Rodríguez to stay as starter together with Moisés. That would allow Vandinho to play as anchor. Right-back João Pereira was banned twice in the league so now, since this is an European fixture, he will return to the starting lineup. César Peixoto is recovering from a tibiotarsic injury so it should be Matheus to play on his left-midfield spot. Jorginho has the chance to play on the right side of midfield instead of Alan. There's an important Minho derby against Guimarães coming up next Monday.