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Celtic faces LASK Linz in UEFA Champions League play-offs

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Celtic faces LASK Linz in UEFA Champions League play-offs
Summary

Celtic will compete against LASK Linz in the UEFA Champions League play-off round later this month. The first leg is set to take place at Celtic's home ground, with the initial matches scheduled for August 18/19 and the return leg on August 25/26. LASK Linz, having topped the Austrian Bundesliga, makes their first-ever appearance against Celtic in UEFA competition. Previous encounters for Celtic in Austria included matchups against Rapid Vienna and FC Salzburg.

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By the Numbers
  • •Celtic drawn against LASK Linz for UEFA Champions League play-offs
  • •First leg scheduled at Celtic's home ground
  • •LASK Linz finished top of the Austrian Bundesliga
  • •Celtic's matches set for August 18/19 and August 25/26
  • •First meeting between Celtic and LASK Linz in UEFA competition
Latest Updates
  • 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic to face Austrian Champions LASK in Champions League Play-off
  • 10:11 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic to meet LASK Linz in UEFA Champions League play-offs
What they're saying
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The Scottish Champions have been drawn against LASK Linz for their UEFA Champions League play-off tie later this month with Celtic scheduled to play at home in the first leg.LASK Linz of Austria finis...

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Celtic today discovered their opponents in the UEFA Champions League play-off with the ties scheduled to take place later this month…Martin O’Neill’s Scottish Champions have been drawn against A...

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