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Celtic exits Champions League after extra-time loss to LASK

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Celtic exits Champions League after extra-time loss to LASK

Summary

Celtic faced LASK on August 25, 2026, in a crucial Champions League match. Despite leading 3-0 after the first leg, Celtic lost 5-1 after extra-time, resulting in a 5-4 aggregate defeat. Callum McGregor opened the scoring for Celtic, but LASK equalized and eventually advanced through a strong second-half performance and a decisive fifth goal in extra-time. Manager Martin O’Neill expressed disappointment, citing missed chances and lapses in defense as key factors in the loss.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic led 3-0 from the first leg against LASK
•Callum McGregor scored early for Celtic
•LASK leveled the match before half-time
•Celtic conceded three second-half goals
•O’Neill called it the most disappointing night in a long time

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It was a night of European heartache for Celtic as they lost 5-1 after extra-time to LASK to exit the UEFA Champions League, suffering a 5-4 aggregate defeat to the Austrian side.Celtic’s 3-0 first-...
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