Jhon Durán’s Double Powers Benfica’s 4-1 Europa League Win

Durán’s double drives Benfica to victory

Benfica defeated Celtic 4-1 at Estádio da Luz in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 2, with Jhon Durán scoring twice as the hosts built a three-goal half-time lead. The result leaves Benfica ranked #3 with 6 points from 2 games, while Celtic are ranked #33 with 0 points from 2 games.

Durán strikes twice before the interval

Durán opened the scoring from a penalty in the 5th minute, making it 1-0. Alexander Bah then made it 2-0 in the 23rd minute, finishing a move assisted by Gianluca Prestianni. Durán completed his contribution in the 36th minute, scoring a normal goal after another Prestianni assist to make the score 3-0.

Celtic reduced the deficit in the 63rd minute when Camilo Duran scored a normal goal, assisted by Haissem Hassan. Benfica restored their three-goal advantage in the 89th minute through Vangelis Pavlidis, whose normal goal was assisted by Tomás Araújo.

Benfica’s attacking edge reflected in the numbers

Benfica had 53% possession and completed 526 accurate passes to Celtic’s 455. Their 26 total shots and 21 shots inside the box also exceeded Celtic’s 14 and 12. The scoreline was emphatic despite both teams recording 7 shots on goal. Benfica’s expected-goals figure was 3.22, compared with Celtic’s 1.38.

Gianluca Prestianni was the standout performer, receiving an 8.6 rating after 90 minutes, with 2 assists, 3 shots on target and 9 key passes. Benfica also received yellow cards for Samuel Dahl, Alexander Bah and João Palhinha; neither side was shown a red card.

The table feed lists Juventus as leaders with 6 points. Benfica trail by 0, while Celtic trail by 6. Benfica’s pre-match form was Loss, Win, Win, Draw, Win, Win, Win, Win; Celtic’s was Loss.