Benfica 4-1 Celtic: Camilo Duran on target after birth of his child but Marin O'Neill's Hoops outclassed in Lisbon

Celtic showed second-half fight but were ultimately outclassed away to Benfica as they were beaten 4-1 in the Europa League. <p>Defensive mistakes from Celtic helped Marco Silva's hosts race into a three-goal lead by the break, with Jhon Duran at the double and Alexander Bah on the scoresheet.</p><p>Camilo Duran - who had made his own way to Portugal after staying in Scotland for the birth of his child - pulled one back for Martin O'Neill's side and hit a post as Celtic tried to set up a grandstand finish.</p><widget id="5"></widget><p>But instead, Vangelis Pavlidis wrapped up the scoring and a comprehensive win for Benfica, which leaves Celtic with two defeats from their first two games in the league phase. Celtic have also lost four of their last five in all competitions.</p><p>There may have been encouragement in some of their second-half attacking play but alarm bells were ringing at the back.
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