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Celtic aims to extend lead against LASK in Champions League playoff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:50 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Celtic aims to extend lead against LASK in Champions League playoff

Summary

Celtic faces LASK in the second leg of their Champions League playoff on Tuesday after a 3-0 victory in the first leg held at Parkhead. Former striker Cillian Sheridan emphasizes the importance of maintaining an attacking approach rather than attempting to defend their aggregate lead. Sheridan believes LASK's attacking style will create counter-attack opportunities for Celtic. He advocates for the inclusion of summer signing Haissem Hassan to utilize his speed in the matchup. The match is crucial for Celtic to secure their place in the Champions League group stage.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic leads 3-0 on aggregate after first leg.
•Match against LASK is scheduled for Tuesday in Austria.
•Cillian Sheridan urges Celtic to adopt an aggressive strategy.
•Sheridan suggests Haissem Hassan could impact the game with his pace.

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10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic have to 'go at' LASK despite lead

What they're saying

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Celtic cannot try to defend their aggregate lead in the second leg of their Champions League play-off against LASK, according to the club's former striker Cillian Sheridan. Martin O'Neill's side won last week's first leg 3-0 at Parkhead thanks to some sparkling attacking play, although the Austrian champions did also have several chances. Sheridan says Celtic must adopt a similar gameplan in Austria on Tuesday if they are to reach the competition proper and has backed a summer signing to make his mark in the game.
— Yahoo Sports

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