Celtic leads LASK; other Scottish teams aim for European progression

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Celtic leads LASK; other Scottish teams aim for European progression

Summary

Celtic takes a commanding 3-0 lead into the second leg of their Champions League play-off against LASK. Rangers leads 1-0 in their Conference League tie against Jablonec, while Hearts draw 2-2 with Rapid Vienna. Hibs, yet to score, prepares for a home match against Gent, and Motherwell trails Freiburg 3-1 ahead of their away tie in Germany. Only Celtic is guaranteed a spot in the UEFA league phase, putting pressure on the other teams to secure placement in the Conference League during this crucial week.

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•Celtic has a 3-0 lead over LASK in Champions League.
•Rangers leads Jablonec 1-0 in Conference League.
•Hearts are tied 2-2 with Rapid Vienna going into the second leg.
•Hibs face Gent with no goals scored in their first leg.
•Motherwell travels to Freiburg down 3-1 from their first encounter.

What they're saying

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All five of Scotland's European representatives are still standing as we prepare for the second legs of the play-off rounds, but only Celtic are guaranteed UEFA league phase action.
— Sky Sports

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Why Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, Motherwell face a make-or-break week
All five of Scotland's European representatives are still standing as we prepare for the second legs of the play-off rounds, but only Celtic are guaranteed UEFA league phase action.

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