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Camilo Duran Has Scored at Benfica – Can Celtic End Their 57-Year Curse?

Celtic return to Benfica’s Stadium of Light carrying a record they will want to change: four visits, four defeats. But Camilo Duran has already scored there. He did it for Qarabag, firing the equaliser in a remarkable 3–2 Champions League…

By Author's Column · Vital Football

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:01 AM

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Vital Football highlights Camilo Duran's past scoring success at Benfica as Celtic aim to end a winless run at the Estádio da Luz.
Duran scored the equalizer at the stadium for Qarabag in a 3–2 Champions League comeback win in September 2025.
Celtic have lost in all four of their previous visits to Benfica's home ground in 1969, 2006, 2007, and 2012.

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Celtic prepare to face Benfica at the Estádio da Luz on Thursday, aiming to overcome a historic winless record at the stadium. Forward Camilo Duran previously scored at the venue for Qarabag during a 3–2 Champions League victory in September 2025 after trailing by two goals.

Vital Football notes that Celtic have lost all four of their previous competitive visits to Benfica's home ground, dating back to 1969. Former Celtic striker Tony Watt highlighted Duran's quality, suggesting his ability out wide could provide crucial attacking danger.

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Camilo Duran Has Scored at Benfica – Can Celtic End Their 57-Year Curse?

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