Malmö, Union Berlin and Saint Gilloise. These are the opponents of Sp. Braga are in Group D, a draw that will provide Arthur Jorge’s men with unprecedented clashes, but with good prospects for eighth place in the Europa League.
“It’s a draw that brings us teams that we recognize as having potential, all with different histories. We naturally have to be very competitive and very ambitious to be able to beat these opponents,” said Arsenalist coach Artur Jorge yesterday, who has a clear goal: “Winning in a group that will immediately lead us to what is a qualification. 1/8 finals.
From pot 2 comes the two-time Swedish champion Malmö, who is going through a less positive phase, finishing only 5th in the Swedish championship. Union Berlin will make its debut in the competition, but will be the strongest opponent from the start. They will bring the famous face of Minho, the Portuguese Diogo Leite, on loan to FC Porto. It was the sensational Bundesliga team of the 2021/22 season, finishing 5th.
Finally, the unknown Saint-Gilloise. Coming out of the Belgian 2nd tier, he reached the championship stage with Club Brugge.
Jesus seeks to settle scores
This season, Jorge Jesus faces Dynamo Kyiv again, this time in the Europa League, the team that eliminated Fenerbahce in the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League. This is an opportunity to pay off the Ukrainians. Rennes and AEK Larnaca completed Group B.
This season, Jorge Jesus faces Dynamo Kyiv again, this time in the Europa League, the team that eliminated Fenerbahce in the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League. This is an opportunity to pay off the Ukrainians. Rennes and AEK Larnaca completed Group B.
Author: Filipe António Ferreira
Source: CM Jornal
