Celtic collapses against LASK after leading 4-0 in Champions League

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Celtic collapses against LASK after leading 4-0 in Champions League
Summary

Celtic surrendered a 4-0 aggregate lead to LASK, losing 5-4 on aggregate in the Champions League. The match took a turn after a critical mistake in the second half, allowing LASK to score back-to-back goals. Shay Given criticized Martin O'Neill's game management during the crucial moments, suggesting a more defensive approach could have been taken. With this exit from the tournament, Celtic faces challenges in their upcoming transfer decisions, as the loss impacts their potential business. The defeat highlights ongoing concerns about the team's mentality and past failures in qualifying stages.

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  • Celtic led 4-0 on aggregate before collapsing.
  • LASK won 5-1 in the second leg to progress.
  • Shay Given criticized O'Neill's management choices.
  • Celtic's previous Champions League progress was in 2017.
  • Transfer decisions will be influenced by this exit.
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  • 7:20 AMYahoo SportsMartin O'Neill Mistake Blamed for Celtic Collapse vs LASK
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A mistake made by Martin O'Neill has been blamed for Celtic's collapse from four goals up against LASK to exit the Champions League.

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