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Celtic struggles continue with 4-1 loss to Benfica in Europa League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 6:05 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Celtic struggles continue with 4-1 loss to Benfica in Europa League

Summary

Celtic suffered a significant 4-1 defeat to Benfica in Lisbon, marking their second straight loss in the Europa League. Goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo, recently reinstated as the starter, conceded two goals, raising concerns about his performance and the team's overall defensive issues. Former Celtic player Charlie Mulgrew criticized Sinisalo's ability to make necessary saves, suggesting that head coach Martin O'Neill has yet to find a reliable starting goalkeeper. The mounting pressure on Celtic increases as they face a challenging path to advance in the tournament amid ongoing questions about defensive coherence and stability.

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Status Watch

•Celtic loses 4-1 to Benfica in Lisbon on October 17, 2026.
•Viljami Sinisalo's performance as goalkeeper under scrutiny after conceding two goals.
•Charlie Mulgrew criticizes Sinisalo for failing to make key saves in Europe.
•Celtic has lost two consecutive matches in the Europa League.
•Pressure mounts on Martin O'Neill to stabilize the team's defense.

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What they're saying

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A 4-1 beating in Lisbon stings. What stung Celtic fans most, though, was how two of those goals arrived.Viljami Sinisalo had only just won the gloves back. Sam Johnstone lost them after a ropey League...
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