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Liam Scales names Celtic performance he wants repeated against Benfica

Liam Scales believes Celtic have a point to prove against Benfica after a disappointing start to their Europa League campaign. Martin O’Neill’s side lost 3-1…

By Patrick Sinat · 67HailHail

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:30 AM

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Liam Scales urged Celtic to replicate last season's 3-1 away victory over Feyenoord when playing Benfica in Lisbon.
Celtic opened their Europa League campaign with a 3-1 home defeat against Ferencvaros in September.
The Scottish club has lost all four of their previous competitive away matches against Benfica.

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Celtic defender Liam Scales wants his team to replicate their 3-1 away win against Feyenoord from last season when they face Benfica in Lisbon. Following a 3-1 defeat to Ferencvaros in their Europa League opener, Martin O'Neill's side travels to Portugal aiming to prove a point and secure their first points of the European campaign.

Celtic face a difficult challenge having lost all four previous away encounters against Benfica. With Cameron Carter-Vickers ruled out due to injury, Scales is expected to partner Dane Murray in central defense as the Scottish club seeks a historic result in Portugal.

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