Celtic lose another Europa League group match after a heavy defeat to Benfica, according to reports from multiple outlets. BBC Sport says this is Celtic’s second group-game loss, adding to a run that also includes two defeats in the league’s local derbies.
Despite the latest setback, Celtic manager Martin O’Neill remains optimistic. BBC Sport and Soccer News both report he highlights “positive signs” and confidence that the team can respond. The Daily Record similarly frames his reaction as defiant, arguing that the club’s prospects of reaching the knockout stage are still alive even after the rout in Lisbon.
While the outlets share the overall account of the result and O’Neill’s stance, they differ mainly in emphasis: BBC Sport focuses on the broader pattern of tests Celtic have failed, Soccer News stresses O’Neill’s optimism after the Benfica match, and the Daily Record foregrounds the manager’s determination to keep the team’s “Euro dream” alive. All accounts agree on the defeat and O’Neill’s response.
