Published October 15, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
Benfica 4-1 Celtic in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, October 15, with Benfica ahead 3-0 at the break. The scoring began with a penalty and continued with two more Benfica goals before half-time; Celtic replied after the interval, but Benfica added the final goal.
Benfica finished with four goals and Celtic with one goal. Only Benfica ever led.
How it unfolded
Jhon Durán converted a penalty for Benfica in the 5th minute, making it 1-0. Alexander Bah extended the lead in the 23rd minute, then Jhon Durán scored in the 36th minute to make it 3-0. That was a three-goal lead for Benfica, and Jhon Durán had completed a brace.
Celtic got on the scoresheet through Camilo Duran in the 63rd minute, making it 3-1. Benfica answered with the last goal, scored by Vangelis Pavlidis in the 89th minute.
The numbers
Benfica recorded 26 shots, with Celtic taking 14. Both sides put 7 shots on target. The expected-goals figures were 2.78 for Benfica and 1.31 for Celtic, while possession stood at 53% for Benfica and 47% for Celtic.
The corner count was 8 for Benfica and 6 for Celtic. Benfica's goalkeeper made 6 saves; Celtic's made 3. The game produced five goals in all.