Benfica will face Celtic in a Europa League clash that has already turned into a family affair, with both sides fielding a Durán. Colombian midfielder Camilo Durán starts for Celtic, while his brother Jhon Durán is in the starting XI for Benfica, making the match a rare “Durán v Durán” showdown. The game, set to kick off at 8 pm BST, is one of ten late‑night Europa League fixtures that will be broadcast tonight, alongside eight Conference League ties and a couple of League One matches featuring Mansfield and Oxford.
The match is a highlight of a busy evening that also includes Bournemouth’s showdown with Sturm Graz. Marco Rose’s side are still reeling from a heavy defeat to Chelsea over the weekend, and the Austrian club’s victory has left the English side looking to regroup. The game is scheduled for 8 pm as well, and fans will be eager to see whether Bournemouth can recover from the “real slap” they suffered in the last match.
Other notable fixtures include Celta Vigo’s encounter with Juventus, a third meeting that has historically ended in home wins for both clubs, and Dinamo Zagreb’s clash with Anderlecht, a former UEFA Cup and Cup Winners’ Cup winners. The match between the two sides is only their fifth meeting, adding an extra layer of intrigue. In the Conference League, Atalanta will travel to AE Pafos, while Brann will host Lincoln Red Imps, and Copenhagen will face Braga.
The evening’s lineup also features a mix of classic European clubs and rising names. Ferencváros will take on Plzeň, Hoffenheim will visit Besiktas, and Jagiellonia Białystok will host Ararat-Armenia. Marseille will play Olympiacos, while Rennes will face OFI. Earlier in the day, AZ will travel to Hapoel Beer Sheva, and CM Celje will visit Omonia Nicosia. The schedule continues with a series of mid‑week matches that include CSKA Sofia against Monaco, Egnatia against Midtjylland, and Gent against AGF, among others.
With the Europa League fixtures set, fans can look forward to a night of high‑stakes football. Benfica’s hopes hinge on a solid performance from Jhon Durán, while Celtic’s strategy will revolve around Camilo’s influence. Bournemouth will need to shake off the recent setback to secure a positive result against Sturm Graz. The outcomes of these matches will shape the standings and set the tone for the final stages of the competition.