The 2011-12 campaign delivered a brilliant season for Braga, with Os Arcebispos securing a strong 3rd-place finish in the Primeira Liga and clinching a coveted spot in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds. Leading the charge was their prolific striker Lima, whose 20 goals earned him a share of the league's Bola de Prata award, anchoring a side that achieved a formidable, club-record 13-match winning streak. It was a vital year of domestic consistency and European qualification that further cemented Braga's status among Portugal's elite.