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Celtic loses to LASK in Champions League qualifying match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:15 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Celtic loses to LASK in Champions League qualifying match

Summary

Celtic faced LASK in a Champions League qualifying match on August 25, 2026, which concluded with LASK securing a 5-1 victory. This result gave LASK an aggregate score of 5-4, eliminating Celtic from the tournament. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expressed disappointment, citing a need for squad depth and acknowledging the team's significant distance from being competitive. O'Neill took responsibility for the defeat and noted the importance of qualifying for the Champions League. The team will need to regroup and address their shortcomings moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Match took place on August 25, 2026.
•LASK's aggregate victory was 5-4.
•Celtic's performance highlighted issues with squad depth.
•Martin O'Neill took responsibility for the defeat.
•Celtic aims to regroup for future competitions.

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10:15 PMYahoo Sports — LASK 5-1 Celtic (agg 5-4): What O'Neill said

What they're saying

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Naturally it took me a long time to get over the UEFA Cup final in 2003 but this was majorly disappointing. In the context of things, one was a final which it would have been terrific to win, this was a qualifying game which we should have been able to get through.
— Yahoo Sports

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