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Celtic collapses after leading LASK in Champions League qualifying

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Celtic collapses after leading LASK in Champions League qualifying

Summary

Celtic, after leading 3-0 in aggregate, faced a stunning collapse against LASK, concluding the second leg of their Champions League qualifying tie at 4-4. Despite initial dominance in Linz, Celtic conceded several key goals late in the match. Captain Callum McGregor noted a sense of fear among the players as LASK pressured aggressively. Manager Martin O'Neill accepted responsibility for the defeat, while critics pointed to a lack of squad depth and the absence of key players contributing to the failure. Celtic has now failed to qualify for the Champions League in six consecutive attempts.

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•Celtic led 3-0 on aggregate before conceding four goals to LASK.
•The match ended 4-4 on aggregate, resulting in Celtic's elimination.
•McGregor described the team as 'scared' during LASK's resurgence.
•Manager O'Neill took responsibility for the team's collapse.
•Celtic's last six Champions League qualifying attempts have all failed.

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