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Primeira Liga Review: Braga secure Europa League berth

Eder's late header secured a 2-2 draw for Sporting Braga against Pacos de Ferreira on Monday, wrapping up UEFA Europa League qualification for Sergio Conceicao's men.

Braga overcame any disappointment at seeing their UEFA Champions League hopes go up in smoke on Saturday to claim a point away at the Estadio da Capital do Movel.

The home side had surged into a 2-1 lead with just over 20 minutes remaining but Braga struck late, with Eder nodding Felipe Pardo's audacious cross into the net in the 95th minute.

Conceicao's men cannot catch third-placed Sporting Lisbon, who have secured a spot in next season's qualifying rounds of the Champions League.

In Monday's other fixture, Rio Ave held off Belenenses to triumph 3-1 on the road - their first win in seven matches in all competitions.