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Celtic Starting XI vs Benfica Sorensen and Duran Start

Martin O’Neill has named his Celtic starting XI to face Benfica in the Europa League at the Estádio da Luz tonight.

The Hoops are looking for a response after losing 3-1 at home to Ferencváros in their opening league phase match.

Check the full Celtic fixture list for every date and kick-off.

Celtic Starting XI vs Benfica Sorensen and Duran Start
Lisbon, Portugal. 11 October 2026. SL Benfica players applaud on the pitch during the Liga Portugal Betclic match against Vitoria SC at Estadio da Luz. Credit: Ricardo Rocha / Alamy Live News

O’Neill has had several decisions to make before kick-off, with Cameron Carter-Vickers ruled out after missing the weekend win over Motherwell.

Camilo Durán was also a late talking point after missing training on Wednesday, although Martin O’Neill said he hoped the forward would still travel to Portugal in time for the match.

Jota is unavailable despite making his return from injury at Fir Park, with the winger not included in Celtic’s Europa League squad.

Landon Emenalo is also not registered for the competition, while Lucas Clearie is eligible as a List B player after training with the first-team squad before the trip.

That could matter in Lisbon, where Benfica are expected to have plenty of the ball and test Celtic’s shape for long spells.

The midfield selection will be worth watching, with Celtic needing enough legs to stop Benfica playing through the middle and enough quality to get the ball into forward areas when chances come.

Kasper Høgh will also be looking for a stronger night in front of goal if selected, with Celtic needing more from their attacking players in Europe.

Here is the Celtic starting XI to face Benfica:

Celtic Starting XI vs Benfica Sorensen and Duran Start

Kick-off at the Estádio da Luz is 8pm UK time, with the game live on TNT Sports 3.

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