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Celtic faces Hearts at Parkhead after Europa League defeat to Benfica

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 7:35 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Celtic faces Hearts at Parkhead after Europa League defeat to Benfica

Summary

Celtic prepares to host Hearts on Sunday following a 4-1 defeat to Benfica in the Europa League. The loss leaves Celtic vulnerable in the league standings, as a defeat could cost them the top position if Rangers secure a win against Dundee. Celtic's manager Martin O’Neill is expected to make tactical changes, potentially including Liam Scales returning to the lineup. The challenge is heightened by Hearts’ recent resurgence under new coach Wouter Vrancken.

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•Celtic lost 4-1 to Benfica in the Europa League.
•Hearts seeks to capitalize on Celtic's struggles at Parkhead.
•Celtic could lose the top spot in the league with a defeat.
•Martin O’Neill may tweak the lineup after the recent loss.
•The match is set for Sunday afternoon.

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7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Scales To Return To The Starting XI? Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face Hearts

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Celtic have little time to recover from their dismal 4-1 Europa League defeat to Benfica, with Hearts set to travel to Parkhead on Sunday afternoon to face the reigning Premiership champions. A defeat...
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