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O'Neill Desperately Needs a Win Against Hearts After Euro Failure
O'Neill said Celtic must fix transfer business to close the gap after two defeats left the club with no points in Europe.
- On Thursday, Celtic Football Club suffered a 4-1 defeat to Benfica in Lisbon, leaving Manager Martin O'Neill's side without a point after two Europa League matches.
- Celtic's defensive problems began when Dane Murray conceded a penalty inside five minutes, allowing Benfica forward Jhon Duran to score and helping the hosts build a 3-0 lead by halftime.
- Substitutes Haissem Hassan and Callum Osmand provided impetus after the break, as Camilo Duran scored in the 63rd minute, though Celtic failed to overcome the deficit despite creating several chances.
- O'Neill insisted his side can still reach the knockout stages despite sitting 34th of 36 in the league phase table, noting that getting transfer business right is paramount for continental success.
- Celtic will host Spanish side Celta Vigo for their next European match, needing to secure points to climb from the bottom of the league phase standings with six games remaining.
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