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Celtic prepares for LASK in Champions League play-off match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:30 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Celtic prepares for LASK in Champions League play-off match
Summary

Celtic will face LASK of Austria on August 19 at Celtic Park for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round. Defender Cameron Carter-Vickers stated that missing out on Champions League qualification last season serves as motivation for the team. He acknowledged LASK as a strong opponent and emphasized the importance of improvement this season for Celtic. The match is seen as a critical step toward reaching the league phase of the competition, a goal that has eluded the team in recent years.

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Key Details
  • •Celtic plays LASK on August 19, 2026, at 20:00.
  • •Carter-Vickers highlights motivation from last year's disappointment.
  • •LASK is the Austrian champion, presenting a tough challenge.
  • •Celtic aims to enhance their performance early this season.
  • •The match is crucial for Celtic's European ambitions.
Latest Updates
  • 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Cameron Carter-Vickers looking forward to LASK game
  • 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to kick-off: Cameron Carter-Vickers interview
What they're saying
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Celtic’s UEFA Champions League play-off game is almost upon us as the Hoops get set to take on Austrian Bundesliga champions LASK tomorrow night (Wednesday) under the lights at Paradise.The Hoops we...

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Celtic will hope to take a big step towards this season’s UEFA Champions League when LASK of Austria visit Celtic Park on Wednesday night (August 19, KO: 8pm) in the first leg of the play-off round....

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