UEFA Europa League 26/27 · Round 2 · THU, OCT 15
SL Benfica vs Celtic Glasgow match report: SL Benfica beat Celtic Glasgow in Europa League
SL Benfica scored three times before half-time and added a late fourth to secure a home win over Celtic Glasgow in the UEFA Europa League.
By 10xSharp · Published
Result
SL Benfica won 4-1, leading 3-0 at half-time. The outcome was a home win. The margin reflected a match in which SL Benfica were on top for most of the contest.
Goals
Jhon Duran opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 5th minute. Alexander Bah made it 2-0 in the 23rd minute, assisted by Gianluca Prestianni. Duran scored again in the 36th minute, with Prestianni providing the assist. Camilo Duran pulled one back for Celtic Glasgow in the 63rd minute, his first UEFA Europa League goal for Celtic Glasgow this season. Vangelis Pavlidis completed the scoring in the 89th minute.
Match flow
SL Benfica were on top for most of the first half. They were also on top for most of the second half. Overall, SL Benfica were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
SL Benfica had 9 shots on target to Celtic Glasgow's 7, and 10 shots off target to 5. SL Benfica had 55 dangerous attacks to Celtic Glasgow's 37. SL Benfica also had 53% possession to Celtic Glasgow's 47%.
Discipline
SL Benfica received 3 yellow cards and no red cards. Celtic Glasgow received no yellow cards and no red cards. The match official was Nikola Dabanovic.
Streaks
SL Benfica have now won 4 UEFA Europa League matches in a row this season. They are now unbeaten in 7 UEFA Europa League matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made SL Benfica the favourites, at an implied 78%; SL Benfica won the match.
What it means
SL Benfica are now in 2nd place with 6 points and a goal difference of 5. Celtic Glasgow are in 33rd place with 0 points and a goal difference of -5.
Verdict
SL Benfica controlled the match on the numbers and on the scoreboard, with a strong first half setting up the win. Celtic Glasgow improved after the break but could not close the gap. The result extends SL Benfica's winning run and leaves Celtic Glasgow still searching for their first points.