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Celtic faces LASK in Champions League playoff for financial boost

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:50 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Celtic faces LASK in Champions League playoff for financial boost

Summary

Celtic competes against LASK in a Champions League playoff on August 19, 2026, with a potential £40 million financial incentive at stake. Qualification for the group stages is crucial for Celtic, providing a significant financial edge over rivals after their Scottish counterparts, Rangers, could not qualify for the Europa League. A win at home would set Celtic up well for the return leg in Austria next week. While they haven’t taken these playoffs lightly in the past, success could solidify their standing among Europe's elite clubs.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic plays LASK in a Champions League playoff on August 19.
•Winning could yield up to £40 million in revenue.
•Rangers failed to qualify for Europa League, widening competitive gap.
•Celtic aims for a strong performance at home ahead of the second leg.

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