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Celtic issue urgent warning to fans travelling to Benfica as police advice emerges

Celtic have sent supporters heading to Lisbon for Thursday night’s Europa League meeting with Benfica a warning ahead of the match. Martin O’Neill takes his…

By Patrick Sinat · 67HailHail

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 8:30 AM

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Celtic issued travel guidance and warnings to supporters attending Thursday's Europa League match against Benfica.
Travelling fans are instructed to arrive at the Estádio da Luz two hours before kickoff for security checks.
Away supporters must enter through Gate 23V, sit in assigned seats, and carry valid photographic identification.

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Celtic has issued an urgent warning and detailed travel advice to supporters heading to Lisbon for Thursday's Europa League fixture against Benfica. Following guidance from local police and Benfica, fans traveling to the Estádio da Luz are advised to arrive by 6:00 p.m., two hours before kickoff, to navigate security checks.

Supporters must access the away section via Gate 23V and carry photographic identification, though physical passports are not required inside the ground. Strict venue rules prohibit face coverings, smoking, and alcohol sales in away concourses, while the cashless stadium requires fans to stay strictly within designated away seating.

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