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Reaction
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Neil Lennon disappointed by defeat to Benfica
Celtic manager Neil Lennon admits his side lacked the composure to hang on to a draw in Benfica.Nov 20,
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Georgios Samaras: "We did not play our best"
Georgios Samaras believes Celtic played nervously during the defeat to Benfica on Tuesday night.Nov 20,
The Match
Match Report
Benfica keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages by beating Celtic 2-1 in Lisbon.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of Celtic's clash with Benfica in the Champions League.
HT Report
Georgios Samaras scores a headed equaliser against Benfica to ensure that Celtic are on course to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages.
Team News
Celtic recall Scott Brown, Gary Hooper and Joe Ledley for their crucial Champions League match against Benfica.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League Group G clash between Benfica and Celtic.
Form, Standings, Stats
Last Game: Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica
Wednesday, February 25 at 8pm in Champions League
Wednesday, February 25 at 8pm in Champions League
Next Game: Gil Vicente vs. Benfica
Monday, March 2 at 8.15pm in Primeira Liga
Monday, March 2 at 8.15pm in Primeira Liga
Last Game: Stuttgart 0-1 Celtic
Thursday, February 26 at 5.45pm in Europa League
Thursday, February 26 at 5.45pm in Europa League
Next Game: Rangers vs. Celtic
Sunday, March 1 at 12pm in Scottish Premiership
Sunday, March 1 at 12pm in Scottish Premiership
Head to Head
Sep 19, 2012 7.45pm
Form Guide
Build-up
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Johan Mjallby: 'Celtic have exceeded expectations'
Celtic assistant manager Johan Mjallby admits that Celtic have exceeded expectations during their Champions League campaign this season.Nov 20,
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Neil Lennon: 'Benfica are not easy pushovers'
Celtic manager Neil Lennon warns his side against taking Benfica lightly and highlights the individual talent their Portuguese opponents have.Nov 20,
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