Elfsborg finally lost the chances to compete for European Cup places in the Swedish Championship. In the Europa League, the team managed to surprise and fray the nerves of several powerful teams. If with AZ (2:3) and Roma (1:0) they were lucky to score their goals, the second half with Galatasaray was incredibly spectacular. They scored three times in the most difficult conditions, forcing the loud stands of the hosts to fall silent for a while.
Carlos Carvalhal returned to the Braga coaching bridge this summer after two years and has so far successfully maintained the club’s reputation as a fourth force in Portugal. Benfica, Porto and Sporting have multiples of their resources and hardly ever falter, but the Gunners are struggling to impose themselves on them. They are now two points behind third place, having played one more game. Braga also reached the semifinals of the League Cup.