GOLAZONEWSBenfica defeat Celtic 4-1 in Europa League clash
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- Benfica secured a 4-1 victory over Celtic in the Europa League regular phase.
- Jhon Duran scored twice, with Bah and Pavlidis adding to the tally.
- Celtic managed a single goal in the 63rd minute following a lapse by Trubin.
Benfica claimed a dominant 4-1 win against Celtic during their Europa League fixture at the Estadio da Luz. Jhon Duran initiated the scoring in the fifth minute, converting a penalty with a Panenka finish after drawing the foul himself.
The lead was extended by Bah, who finished a setup from Prestianni, before Duran added his second of the match to make it 3-0. Celtic found a consolation goal in the 63rd minute, benefiting from a mistake by goalkeeper Trubin.
Benfica manager Marco Silva noted that his side experienced a brief lapse in concentration after building their lead. However, the hosts sealed the result when substitute Vangelis Pavlidis, who replaced Duran in the 67th minute, scored the final goal to complete the 4-1 scoreline.