Football Season Guide

Missed out on the medals last season. Finished 4th despite solid displays and results in 2025. The damage was done early on. Sacked coach Daniel Sousa after just a few rounds, mid-August. Once experienced Carvalhal took over things improved. Braga were solid in defence all campaign. Kept the 2nd most clean sheets in the league – 15. Their attack wasn’t great though – 55 goals scored in 34 rounds. Only Ricardo Horta got to double digits for goals, he finished with 11 league goals. Beloved manager Carvalhal departed at the end of the season. After spending the last 4 years as an assistant coach at Man City Carlos Vicens is now in charge. This his 1st job as a HC. Haven’t lost any major players so far this summer. If anything strengthened the team. Lagerbielke and Lelo arrive to provide extra depth in defence. Big money were paid for CM Dorgeles and CF Pau Victor so they should be regular starters. There are huge hopes the latter will sort out the lack of goals in attack. The new manager learnt from Pep Guardiola. He is expected to use high-pressure in most games. The importance of winning the ball high up the pitch is something Vicens preaches already. At 39 João Moutinho will likely be used sporadically. That said his ability to influence matches in short periods of time still make him a valuable squad member. CB Sikou Niakaté was very impressive when fit last season. His main issue was staying healthy. If he manages to stay healthy this season Braga will benefit defensively.