Durán scores twice as Benfica thrash Celtic in Europa League

Benfica beat visitors Celtic 4-1 in the match played on 15 October 2026 as part of the second round of the league phase of the Europa League, with the game kicking off at 10pm Damascus time.

The standout performer in the match was Benfica striker Jhon Jader Durán Palacio, who scored twice, one of them from a penalty.

Durán Palacio opened the scoring from a penalty in the 5th minute, before Alexander Hartmann Bah added Benfica's second goal in the 23rd minute.

Durán Palacio returned to score his second personal goal and his team's third in the 36th minute, before Celtic narrowed the gap through Camilo Durán Martínez in the 63rd minute.

Vangelis Pavlidis sealed the result by scoring Benfica's fourth goal in the 89th minute, as the Portuguese side secured a deserved win over Celtic.

beIN Sports broadcast the match, in which Benfica strengthened its position in the league phase of the Europa League.