Benfica 4-1 Celtic: Jhon Durán Scores Brace in Europa League Win

Benfica Dominates Celtic With Four Goals in Europa League

Jhon Jáder Durán scored twice to lead Benfica to a 4-1 victory over Celtic in the UEFA Europa League at the Estadio da Luz, clarosports.com reported. Benfica opened the scoring in the fifth minute after Dane Murray fouled Durán inside the penalty area. Durán took the spot-kick himself, chipping a Panenka shot down the middle of the goal past goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo. Alexander Bah doubled the lead in the 23rd minute by directing a pass from Gianluca Prestianni into the left corner of the net. Durán sealed his brace in the 36th minute during a counterattack, collecting another assist from Prestianni and firing a left-footed cross shot that ended up next to the left post. Celtic responded after halftime when Camilo Durán scored in the 63rd minute, converting a cross from substitute Haissem Hassan to cut the deficit to 3-1. Both teams traded scoring chances as Camilo Durán and Benfica’s Andreas Schjelderup both struck the goalpost during the second half. Vangelis Pavlidis completed the scoring for the hosts in the 89th minute, driving a right-footed shot from outside the box past Sinisalo following a pass from Tomás Araújo, according to clarosports.com.

Match Statistics and Group Standings

The victory moves Benfica into the third place in the overall Europa League league phase table with six points, clarosports.com reported. Vanguardia.com noted that Benfica built its decisive advantage during a dominant first half before weathering the visiting side’s second-half push.

Celtic remains without a point after two matches, sitting in 33rd place in the competition standings. The Scottish club generated several scoring opportunities through Kasper Høgh and Mika Baur early in the match, but Anatoliy Trubin anchored the Benfica defense with key saves before the break.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where was the match played?

The match took place at the Estadio da Luz during the second round of the UEFA Europa League league phase.

Who scored the goals for Benfica?

Jhon Jáder Durán scored two goals, while Alexander Bah and Vangelis Pavlidis each added a goal to secure the 4-1 victory.

Where does Celtic rank in the tournament after this match?

Celtic sits in 33rd place in the overall standings without any points.

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