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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.

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8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to kick-off: Cameron Carter-Vickers interview

What they're saying

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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....
— Yahoo Sports

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