Familiar problems prove an issue for Middlesbrough against Braga as transfer needs are clear

Middlesbrough's tour of Portugal game to a disappointing end in Lagos on Friday evening when they were beaten 3-0 by Braga. A top side who finished fourth in the league last term and reached the quarter final of the Europa League, it was always going to be a tough test for Chris Wilder's men.

In the end, Braga's class, particularly in the final third, was the difference. Boro underperformed, much to the disappointment of their manager, but did still have a 25-minute period in the game leading up to half time where they took a foothold in the game and looked capable of hurting their opponents.

They didn't manage to do that though, as familiar problems carrying over from last season continued to afflict them as they await reinforcements in the transfer market. Here is the game at a glance.

All the action as Boro lose 3-0 to Braga, with the scoreline rather harsh on Wilder's side

10 mins: Braga 1-0, Medeiros - Braga make Boro pay for a rather disjointed start as Medeiros collects a loose ball around 25 yards out and bends a lovely curling shot beyond a helpless Liam Roberts.

49 mins: Braga 2-0, Horta (pen) - Harsh on Boro as Darragh Lenihan looks to have won the ball, with the theatrics of the Braga forward earning his side a penalty. Andre Horta coolly dispatches.

53 mins: Braga 3-0, Medeiros - Another poor start to a half costs Boro as they get sloppy at the back and Medeiros is somehow allowed to dart into the box unmarked and fire past Luke Daniels.

Chris Wilder tried an experiment he'd mentioned a few times as he employed Riley McGree in the number ten role off the main striker, who on this occasion was Josh Coburn. But with Boro struggling in the opening 20-odd minutes, Wilder switched it up during the drinks break,