Braga got back to winning ways at the Quarrry after a 2-0 victory against Arouca.

The Warriors took the lead inside the opening 20 seconds, Abel Ruiz and Ricardo Horta combining with the Spanish striker finding the bottom corner.

It was a largely dull affair after that, Simon Banza guaranteeing the three points in the 81st minute when he lifted the ball over the line.

Arouca finally tested Matheus in the 88th minute, the shot stopper making a string of saves to preserve the clean sheet.

The win sees Artur Jorge’s side maintain the pressure on Benfica and Porto in the Primeira Liga. Braga prepare for a trip to Florence where they face a tough task to stay in the Europa Conference League.

An injury hit Porto labored to a 1-0 victory against Rio Ave in a close clash at Estádio do Dragão.

Toni Martínez converted Wendell’s cross in the 44th minute but the Dragons were unable to kill the game off.

Rio Ave had a great chance to steal a point in added time, Emmanuel Boateng heading wide with the goal at his mercy.

Sérgio Conceição will be hoping to get some of his stars back before a tough trip to Italy. Porto side face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg on Wednesday.

A last-gasp equaliser from Sebastián Coates rescued Sporting from what looked like defeat in a low-quality Europa League clash against Midtjylland.

Sporting dominated possession but rarely made profitable use of the ball, and went behind when Emam Ashour punished a dreadful clearance from goalkeeper António Adán and shot into an empty net from 25 yards out.

Coates saved the Lions from the ignominy of defeat but the frustrated home supporters vented their anger at the display at the final whistle. 

Braga had a night to forget at the Quarry where they suffered a 4-0 defeat to Fiorentina in the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round first leg.

Artur Jorge's side showed some promise in the first half before Luka Jović opened the scoring on the stroke of half time.

Vítor Tormena was sent off in the 55th minute with Fiorentina showing no mercy and taking full advantage.

Jović bagged his second goal five minutes later with Arthur Cabral coming off the bench, his first goal a thing of beauty before slotting the ball into the bottom corner in the 90th minute.