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Celtic holds three-goal lead entering Champions League qualifier against Austria

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Celtic holds three-goal lead entering Champions League qualifier against Austria

Summary

Celtic travels to Austria for the second leg of their Champions League qualifier on August 25, holding a three-goal advantage from the first leg. Qualification for the group stage would provide significant financial benefits and enhance the club's status in Europe. Strong recent signings like Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh are expected to bolster the squad further. As Celtic prepares for the match, they aim to avoid a repeat of last season’s early exit and demonstrate they can compete on the highest level. The outcome will influence recruitment decisions before the transfer window closes.

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•Celtic has a three-goal lead from the first leg of the qualifier.
•The second leg is on August 25 in Austria.
•Qualification offers critical financial revenue increase.
•Recent signings are expected to improve the squad's quality.
•Celtic aims to avoid another early exit from the Champions League.

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What they're saying

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After that brilliant first-leg performance, Celtic take a three-goal advantage into the return knowing if they see it through we're back in the Champions League proper. Champions League qualification brings a completely different level of revenue and while Celtic are hardly scraping around financially, that extra income is still vital. Suddenly, Celtic know exactly what level they're preparing for.
— Yahoo Sports

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