Team’s Up – Nygren benched, Sørensen handed surprise start for Celtic in Lisbon

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has named his team for this evening’s Europa League meeting with Benfica. The Hoops are in Lisbon for the game at the Estadio da Luz as they look to post their first points in Europe this season.

Many supporters have taken the chance to make pilgrimage to Lisbon, making the trip to the scene of Celtic’s most famous triumph in 1967.

Finnish goalkeeper Vil Sinisalo starts between the sticks.

Colby Donovan starts at right back with Kieran Tierney at left back. Auston Trusty partners Dane Murray as the central pairing.

Captain Callum McGregor starts in the midfield alongside German Internationalist Mika Baur and Oli Sørensen, who comes in with an emphasis on defending.

In attack, Seb Tounekti starts on the right with Camilo Duran on the right alongside Danish striker Kasper Hogh through the middle.

The game kicks off at 8pm (Celtic Park Time).