Celtic captain criticizes team after Champions League collapse against LASK

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Celtic captain criticizes team after Champions League collapse against LASK
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Celtic faced a surprising defeat against LASK, relinquishing a 4-0 aggregate lead to lose 5-1 in the Champions League play-off. Captain Callum McGregor expressed disappointment, stating the team played in a passive manner and lacked the confidence needed at crucial moments. This loss not only marks another failure in Champions League qualification for Celtic but also sends them into the Europa League, costing the club approximately £20 million. Manager Martin O’Neill also took responsibility for the collapse, reflecting on missed opportunities and poor defensive play.

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  • Celtic led 4-0 on aggregate before losing 5-1 to LASK.
  • Callum McGregor criticized the team's passive approach during the match.
  • Celtic will compete in the Europa League following the defeat.
  • Loss costs Celtic an estimated £20 million in revenue.
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Celtic were 4-0 up on aggregate against LASK but went on to lose 5-1 to shockingly miss out on Champions League qualification

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