Callum McGregor’s Celtic Europa League warning as positives taken from Benfica

Calum McGregor's Celtic Europa League admission as positives taken from Benfica

By Blair Meikle · The National

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 6:31 AM

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Callum McGregor admitted Celtic face pressure to start gathering points in their remaining Europa League fixtures.
Celtic opened their Europa League campaign with consecutive defeats against Ferencvaros and Benfica.
McGregor highlighted that first-half unforced errors proved costly during the recent defeat in Lisbon against Benfica.

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Celtic captain Callum McGregor admitted that the team is under severe pressure to secure points in their remaining Europa League fixtures. The Parkhead club started their European campaign poorly, suffering consecutive defeats against Ferencvaros and Benfica.

Following the recent defeat in Lisbon against Benfica, McGregor noted that first-half unforced errors proved costly, although an improved second half provided some encouragement. Celtic next face consecutive home fixtures against Celta Vigo and Besiktas before traveling to play Portuguese club Torreense.

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Callum McGregor’s Celtic Europa League warning as positives taken from Benfica

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