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Celtic crashes out of Champions League after LASK comeback

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:49 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Celtic crashes out of Champions League after LASK comeback

Summary

Celtic suffered a dramatic exit from the Champions League, losing to LASK 5-4 on aggregate after extra time. The team led 4-0 on aggregate at one point but allowed LASK to come back after a crucial mistake from Benjamin Nygren. The Austrian side dominated the second leg, producing 40 shots compared to Celtic's eight. Former captain Paul Lambert criticized the players for poor decision-making and emphasized the need for more experienced signings. Manager Martin O'Neill accepted responsibility but also highlighted players' shortcomings.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic leads 4-0 on aggregate before LASK's comeback.
•Nygren's error helped LASK close the gap.
•Celtic managed just eight shots in the second leg.
•Lambert calls for readiness and experienced signings.
•O'Neill takes responsibility for the team's performance.

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2:49 PMYahoo Sports — 'Ludicrous decision-making' - Lambert points finger at Celtic players

What they're saying

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Former Celtic captain Paul Lambert has criticised the team's "ludicrous decision-making" in their humiliating Champions League exit to LASK. Celtic were 4-0 up on aggregate after Callum McGregor's opener in Austria before a slack pass from Benjamin Nygren allowed the hosts to narrow the deficit. The Austrian champions - who had 40 shots in the second leg compared to Celtic's eight - then capitalised on the visitors' second-half capitulation to win the tie 5-4 after extra time.
— Yahoo Sports

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