Benfica namecheck Jota in Celtic preview ahead of ‘reunion’

Jota will make a return to his home town for the Europa League tie even if he won't play any minutes.

By James McLaughlin · Herald Scotland

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 7:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Benfica highlighted former academy player Jota in their preview ahead of facing Celtic.
Jota returned from an 18-month ACL injury during Celtic's 2-0 win over Motherwell.
Jota was left out of Martin O'Neill's Europa League squad and will not play against Benfica.

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Benfica have namechecked Celtic winger Jota in their official match preview ahead of the upcoming European fixture between the two clubs. The Portuguese forward recently made his return to action during Celtic's 2-0 Scottish Premiership win over Motherwell at Fir Park following an 18-month absence caused by an ACL injury suffered in April 2025.

Despite the mention by his former club, Jota was not included in manager Martin O'Neill's Europa League squad and cannot play in the match. Benfica highlighted the reunion with their academy graduate at the Estádio da Luz, where Jota played before moving to Celtic initially on loan and then permanently.

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Benfica namecheck Jota in Celtic preview ahead of ‘reunion’

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