Benfica defeated Celtic 4-1 in the Uefa Europa League, the BBC reported on Thursday, 15 October 2026. The match was part of a difficult evening for Scottish sides competing in European competition.
According to the BBC, the broadcaster's live text coverage described the night as underwhelming for Scottish clubs. Alongside Celtic's loss in Lisbon, Hearts could only manage a draw in their own European fixture.
The BBC directed readers to its full match reports for both games, as well as the dedicated club pages for Celtic and Hearts, where supporters could share their reactions to the results. The coverage also included match statistics and head-to-head details for the Benfica versus Celtic fixture.
The outcome leaves Celtic with a heavy defeat to reflect on as their Europa League campaign continues, while Hearts will assess a draw that extended Scotland's mixed fortunes on the continental stage that evening.
What to watch next: how both clubs respond in their upcoming domestic and European fixtures, with further reaction available on the BBC's club pages.
