Braga defeat Benfica to reach final
In a thrilling UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg on May 5, 2011, unheralded Sporting Braga edged domestic rivals Benfica 1-0, securing their place in the final against league champions FC Porto. Braga’s victory came courtesy of a crucial away goal, following a 2-2 aggregate draw over the two legs. This result dashed hopes of…