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Celtic leads LASK 3-0 in Champions League playoff at Celtic Park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Celtic leads LASK 3-0 in Champions League playoff at Celtic Park

Summary

Celtic emerged with a commanding 3-0 lead against LASK in the first leg of their Champions League playoff at Celtic Park on August 19, 2026. Benjamin Nygren scored the first goal while Camilo Duran added two more to solidify the win. After initially being pressured by LASK, Celtic responded with a strong performance, demonstrating notable quality especially from Nygren and Duran. The second leg is scheduled for August 26 in Linz, where Celtic will aim to secure qualification for the Champions League group stage and a financial boost of approximately £40 million.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic leads LASK 3-0 after the first leg of the playoff.
•Nygren and Duran each score for Celtic.
•Next leg in Linz set for August 26, 2026.
•Celtic aims for Champions League group stage qualification.

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Martin O’Neill’s Midas touch ensured that Celtic have a three-goal lead to take to Linz in the second leg of the European Champions League play-off next Tuesday evening…Martin O’Neill, Celtic ...
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