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Celtic prepares for critical second leg against LASK in Champions League

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Celtic prepares for critical second leg against LASK in Champions League

Summary

Celtic faces LASK in the second leg of the Champions League playoff on August 22, 2026, after a successful first leg. Celtic secured a victory at home, with standout performances from new signings Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran. The team aims to qualify for the group stages, which would secure them a significant financial boost. This contrasts sharply with last year's elimination at the hands of Kairat Almaty, highlighting Celtic's improved squad depth and investment in quality players.

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•Celtic won the first leg against LASK on August 19, 2026.
•Camilo Duran scored two goals in the first leg.
•Celtic's recent investments in players include Kasper Hogh and Miko Baur.
•Previous year's failure saw Celtic exit to Kairat Almaty on penalties.
•The second leg takes place on August 22, 2026.

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