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Celtic manager O'Neill: 'Delighted' despite Benfica loss?
Celtic manager O'Neill claims second-half performance 'delighted' after 4-1 Benfica defeat.
In brief
Celtic manager O'Neill claims second-half performance 'delighted' after 4-1 Benfica defeat. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team's second-half performance was 'really, really delighted' despite a 4-1 loss to Benfica in Europa League. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Celtic's recent form
Celtic have lost four of their last five matches across all competitions.
Upcoming Hearts match
Celtic face Hearts in their first Parkhead meeting since last season's final-day decider on Sunday at 2:30pm.
O'Neill's post-match comments
O'Neill praised Celtic's second-half performance after a 4-1 defeat to Benfica in the Europa League.
O'Neill's 'delighted' claim
O'Neill said he was 'really, really delighted' with Celtic's second-half performance despite conceding three goals early.
Benfica's first-half dominance
Benfica scored early via penalty to take a 1-0 lead before Celtic's second-half surge.
Fan perspective
Tino Callaghan noted Celtic's first-half struggles and concerns about O'Neill's future.
O'Neill's future uncertainty
O'Neill previously considered leaving after a gruelling week but stayed to face Hearts.
Sutton's criticism
Former player Chris Sutton said O'Neill's comments about his future were a mistake.
Hearts match stakes
Hearts are last season's Premiership runners-up, making Sunday's game a must-win for Celtic.
O'Neill's qualification hope
O'Neill believes Celtic can still qualify for Europa League knockout stages despite current form.
Celtic's recent results
Celtic lost to Rangers in League Cup, Ferencvaros in Europa League, and Motherwell in Scottish Premiership.
The takeaway
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team's second-half performance was 'really, really delighted' despite a 4-1 loss to Benfica in Europa League.
