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·12 June 2021

Photo Of The Day: Celtic Fans In Lisbon 2006

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Today’s photo of the day continues with a European theme as it shows Celtic fans in Lisbon ahead of the Champions League group stage clash with Benfica in 2006. It was a re-run of 1969 as Celtic lost 3-0 in Portugal, having already beaten the Eagles 3-0 in the reverse fixture.

Many thousands of Celtic fans made the trip, some making the pilgrimage to Estadio Nacional where the Lisbon Lions won the European Cup. Such a visit would become a regular part of the Celtic calendar as the Hoops drew Benfica the following season and again in 2012.


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Despite being defeated, the Celtic faithful were in great spirits at full time.

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