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Benjamin Nygren scores in Celtic's Champions League win over LASK

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Benjamin Nygren scores in Celtic's Champions League win over LASK

Summary

Celtic secured a 3-0 victory against LASK in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off on August 19, 2026. Benjamin Nygren opened the scoring and has netted in all four games this season, contributing to the team's impressive total of 13 goals. Following Nygren's opener, Camilo Durán scored two additional goals, enhancing the team's performance. Nygren expressed satisfaction with the team's chemistry and praised his teammates' quality. Celtic aims to maintain this momentum in the second leg of the playoff.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic leads the Champions League tie against LASK after a 3-0 win.
•Benjamin Nygren scores in his fourth consecutive game this season.
•Camilo Durán adds two goals to the tally during the match.
•The match took place on August 19, 2026, at Celtic Park.

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What they're saying

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Just four games into the season and Celtic are already 13 goals to the good, and on-fire Benjamin Nygren is responsible for scoring four of those goals.Indeed. The Swedish midfielder has found the net...
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