UEL: Genk Edge Braga in Europa League Thriller

Braga's perfect record ends in 4-3 loss to Genk

KRC Genk pulled off a stunning 4-3 win over SC Braga, ending the Portuguese team's perfect record in the UEFA Europa League.

The thrilling match saw seven goals scored, with Genk's Yaimar Medina scoring a crucial goal to seal the victory...

KRC Genk stunned SC Braga with a 4-3 win, ending the Portuguese team's perfect record in the UEFA Europa League. The match was a thrilling encounter, with seven goals scored in total.

Braga had been on a roll, winning their first three league phase games without conceding a goal, but Genk's strong performance ended their unbeaten streak. The Belgian side showed great determination and skill to secure the victory.

Braga's tentative start allowed Genk to threaten an upset, but a misplaced pass from Yira Sor foiled a promising counter-attack. Braga's dominance in possession eventually paid off on the half-hour mark, with Rodrigo Zalazar scoring a pinpoint finish from the edge of the area.

As half-time neared, Braga seemed comfortable, but their perfect record was undone in the final seconds of the first half. Daan Heymans' glancing header stunned the home crowd, equalizing for Genk just moments after his initial effort had been deflected behind for a corner.

Braga's struggles continued in the second half, with the worst yet to come for Carlos Vicens' men. Three minutes after the restart, they cheaply lost possession, and Yira Sor capitalized, putting Genk in front with a stunning strike.

Sor made amends for his earlier mistake, breaking forward and checking onto his right foot before thumping the ball past Lukas Hornicek off the underside of the bar. The goal sparked a thrilling second half, with Genk pushing for more.

Despite Braga's dominance in possession, Genk's ruthless finishing paid off as Oh Hyeon-Gyu swept in Daan Heymans' cutback on 59 minutes, extending their shock lead. The second half was a rollercoaster ride, with Braga responding through Rodrigo Zalazar's second goal, but Genk's Yaimar Medina quickly restored their advantage, curling a shot into the far corner from 18 yards.

An unforgettable historic win in Braga 🤩💙 #mijnploeg pic.twitter.com/aFmmB5LNTD

— KRC Genk (@KRCGenkofficial) November 6, 2025

A thrilling conclusion to the match saw Fran Navarro score a late goal, giving Braga a glimmer of hope, but Genk managed to hold on and secure a 4-3 win. The victory marks Genk's second consecutive win in the Europa League, boosting their European campaign.

Braga, on the other hand, face a challenging run-in, with three of their remaining four games to be played away from home. The loss is a significant blow to their title hopes, and they will need to regroup quickly to bounce back from this defeat.