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Celtic faces crushing defeat against LASK in Champions League qualifier

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Celtic faces crushing defeat against LASK in Champions League qualifier

Summary

Celtic struggled in the UEFA Champions League qualification playoff against LASK on August 25, 2026, suffering a humiliating defeat. The team conceded five goals, with individual errors contributing heavily to their failure to advance. Manager Martin O’Neill now faces the challenge of regrouping his players after six consecutive losses in Champions League qualifiers, which has raised concerns about the squad's depth and strategy. The defeat marks a significant setback for Celtic, prompting a reevaluation of their season plans following a promising start. Their chances of competing in this season's Champions League now hang in the balance.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic loses to LASK in Champions League qualifier
•Match held on August 25, 2026, in Linz, Austria
•Celtic concedes five goals due to critical mistakes
•Martin O'Neill faces challenge of regrouping the team
•Celtic has now failed to qualify for Champions League six times consecutively

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Leaving Linz this morning and I’m still struggling to comprehend what unfolded last night

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