Celtic prepares for critical Champions League matches against LASK
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Celtic will face Austrian champions LASK in two pivotal Champions League play-off legs, beginning on August 19 at Celtic Park. The team recently opened their Scottish Premiership title defense with a 1-0 victory over Dundee. With two players possibly leaving and new signings needing to adapt, Celtic aims to strengthen their squad before the crucial matches to qualify for the Champions League group stage, which could yield significant financial rewards.
- •Celtic plays LASK on August 19 and August 25.
- •Celtic won their opening Premiership match 1-0 against Dundee.
- •Management is urged to strengthen the team before play-offs.
- •LASK recently won the Austrian double, presenting a tough challenge.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic must be ready for two most important matches of the season
"Celtic’s biggest two matches of the season are just around the corner…Benjamin Nygren of Celtic celebrates with team mates after scoring to give Celtic a 1-0 lead. Celtic v Dundee, Scottish Premie...
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