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Celtic prepares for Champions League playoff against LASK on Wednesday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Celtic prepares for Champions League playoff against LASK on Wednesday

Summary

Celtic faces LASK in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff at Celtic Park on August 19. Sebastian Tounekti expressed excitement for the match, emphasizing the impact of strong home support. Following a 4-0 victory over Dundee United in the League Cup, Celtic enters the tie with confidence. Tounekti scored in that match and aims to contribute more to the team's attacking output. Both teams expect a hard-fought encounter, with Tounekti noting the intensity of Austrian teams.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic plays LASK on August 19 in UEFA Champions League playoff.
•Tounekti scored in the recent 4-0 win over Dundee United.
•Celtic aims to take advantage of home support at Celtic Park.
•The team is focused on performing well to secure Champions League progression.
•Tounekti emphasizes the need for scoring more goals and providing assists.

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Champions League nights at Paradise have a habit of bringing something extra out of both the players and the support.That is exactly the kind of occasion Sebastian Tounekti imagined when he joined Cel...
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