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Jhon Duran Shines as Benfica Crushes Celtic 4-1 in Europa League Clash
Amir Azimi
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Jhon Duran Shines as Benfica Crushes Celtic 4-1 in Europa League Clash

Jhon Duran Stars in Benfica's Strong Win Over Celtic

Benfica striker Jhon Duran and manager Marco Silva shared their thoughts after a commanding 4-1 victory against Celtic in the UEFA Europa League at Lisbon’s Estadio da Luz.

Duran’s Double Secures Dominant Victory

The Colombian forward Jhon Duran opened the scoring with a cool Panenka penalty early on, setting the tone for Benfica’s dominant display. Alexander Bah added a second with a precise volley. Before halftime, Duran struck again from a tight angle, making it 3-0. Despite a goal from Camilo Duran that pulled one back for Celtic, substitute Vangelis Pavlidis sealed the win late in the game, leaving Benfica in third place in their group.

Player of the Match Reflects on Confidence and Team Spirit

"A great win for us, another two goals, I’m still working towards more," said Jhon Duran. "These goals boost my confidence and help me connect better with Vangelis Pavlidis. Everyone knows his form; he’s scoring loads and owns the place. Whenever I get the chance to play, I’ll give my all for the team."

Marco Silva Praises First Half but Calls for Greater Control

Manager Marco Silva highlighted how well Benfica performed in the opening 45 minutes, disrupting the Scottish champions effortlessly. "Our first half was excellent, it made things look easier," Silva said. "We know the quality Celtic has, and if we let them grow in confidence, they can cause problems. We got back to our best and scored the fourth. Still, we need to be more solid in controlling games when leading—there are lessons to take."

Benfica Builds Momentum Ahead of Upcoming Fixtures

This strong result keeps Benfica unbeaten in the Europa League group stage, holding six points from two matches. The team will look to extend their perfect record in their next away match against Omonia on Matchday 3. Meanwhile, Celtic return home to Parkhead aiming for their first European points as they prepare to face Celta Vigo.

  • Next matches:
  • Celtic vs Celta Vigo, Premiership, 18 Oct 2026, 17:00
  • Omonia vs Benfica, Europa League, 22 Oct 2026, 22:00

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