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Celtic faces challenge from LASK in Champions League qualifying

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:42 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Celtic faces challenge from LASK in Champions League qualifying

Summary

Celtic is set to play against LASK in the Champions League qualifying round, with the first leg scheduled for August 18 and 19 at home. LASK, having recently ended a 61-year wait to win the Austrian Bundesliga, has been noted for its strong performance, including a 6-0 aggregate victory over Hearts in the previous round. Celtic's opponents are ranked slightly higher due to their recent success and a recent history that includes previous European competitions. Key players for LASK include Miguel Freckleton, who joins the squad after defeating Celtic in a recent cup final, providing additional context for the upcoming match.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic plays LASK on August 18 and 19.
•LASK won the Austrian Bundesliga after 61 years.
•LASK defeated Hearts 6-0 on aggregate earlier.
•Miguel Freckleton joins LASK after defeating Celtic recently.
•Celtic seeks redemption after a poor European campaign last season.

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11:42 AMYahoo Sports — Sturm Graz and Freckleton a LASK warning for Celtic

What they're saying

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Of the sides involved at the start of Champions League qualifying, Celtic's play-off opponents, LASK, are ranked slightly below Omonia Nicosia and just above Shamrock Rovers. Dietmar Kuhbauer's side ended a 61-year wait to win the Austrian Bundesliga for just the second time last season. Having finished the regular season in third, one point behind Sturm Graz, they would finish top by two points, with Red Bull Salzburg collapsing in Rangers style into a distant third.
— Yahoo Sports

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