Benfica boss sends ‘tough night’ message to Celtic before Lisbon clash

Silva has warned Celtic of a "tough night" in Lisbon as Benfica look to maintain their strong start to the Europa League campaign.

The National

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 7:51 PM

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Benfica manager Marco Silva warned Celtic to expect a tough Europa League match in Lisbon.
Silva stated that Benfica will leverage their home advantage to the fullest on Thursday evening.
The manager acknowledged Celtic's difficult start in Europe but expects a determined reaction from the Scottish side.

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Benfica manager Marco Silva has warned Celtic to expect a tough night in Lisbon ahead of their Europa League clash on Thursday evening. Silva expressed high respect for the Scottish champions, acknowledging their history and expectation to win, while emphasizing that his squad plans to maximize their home advantage.

Despite Celtic facing a difficult opening to their European campaign, Silva expects the visiting side to respond strongly under pressure. Reflecting on Benfica's earlier 7-2 aggregate win over Hearts, he noted that facing Celtic will present a different challenge and will require his team to be at their absolute best.

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Benfica boss sends ‘tough night’ message to Celtic before Lisbon clash

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