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Benfica vs Celtic: UEFA Europa League stats & head-to-head
Celtic opened their Europa League campaign with a disappointing home loss to Ferencvaros
Manager Martin O'Neill wants Celtic's historic European Cup lift in Lisbon to inspire his players as they seek a first Europa League win of the season at Benfica.
O'Neill and his squad are in the Portuguese capital which played host to their 1967 victory over Inter Milan as they became the first British club to win the competition.
"First of all, looking forward to the game, it's a big match for us and lovely to be involved," O'Neill said.
"Secondly, the history of the football club and the connection to Lisbon, it's terrific, something the football club should be really proud of.
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Celtic have arrived in Lisbon ahead of Thursday night's UEFA Europa League match against Benfica at their iconic Estádio da Luz home.
As Águias (The Eagles), as Benfica are affectionately known by their passionate supporters, find themselves second in the Portuguese league after their first eight games of the season, and have started their UEFA Europa League campaign with an impressive 2-0 away win against AC Milan.
Though the test against the Portuguese giants is set to be a stern one, the Hoops will be looking to get their UEL campaign up and running properly after a disappointing defeat against Ferencvaros at Celtic Park just a few weeks ago.
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