Braga boss Carlos Vicens believes their season starts now ahead of their Europa League trip to face Celtic this week.
Celtic entertain the Portuguese outfit at Parkhead on Thursday after claiming a creditable draw in their opening game in the league phases last week in Serbia against Red Star Belgrade.
Braga finished in fourth place in the Portuguese League last season, but have got off to a disappointing start in their campaign this season.
However, they beat Feyenoord in their opening game last week at home in what was their first win in any competition for almost a month.
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And Vicens reckons they can kick on from the victory against the Dutch side.
He said: "We've had a week where the team has shown a more competitive, more united and more hard-working side of them.
"The win over Feyenoord set the standard for what we can do and I want to see more of the same now.
"I believe the team spirit is definitely there and the squad are all ready for an important set of games coming up.
"Even when we have not got the results we have deserved so far this season, the players have not let their heads drop and it's important to emphasise that."
However, Braga are set to be without two key players for their trip to Glasgow, with Ivory Coast international midfielder Mario Dorgeles and defender Paulo Oliveira both still suffering from injuries.
