Celtic faces LASK in Champions League play-off draw

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Celtic faces LASK in Champions League play-off draw
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Celtic will face Austrian club LASK in the Champions League play-offs, with the first leg scheduled for August 18 or 19. Martin O'Neill's side avoided a rematch with Kairat Almaty, who eliminated them at the same stage last season. LASK won the Austrian Bundesliga last season and has seen limited success in European competition, winning just one of their last 14 European matches. The second leg is set for the following week.

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  • Celtic drawn against LASK in Champions League play-offs.
  • First leg to be held on August 18 or 19.
  • LASK recently won the Austrian Bundesliga and Cup.
  • Celtic had previously lost to Kairat Almaty in play-offs.
  • Second leg match scheduled for the following week.
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Martin O'Neill's side will face Austrian side LASK in their Champions League play-off

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