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Celtic prepares for potential Champions League play-off opponents

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:06 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Celtic prepares for potential Champions League play-off opponents

Summary

Celtic's potential Champions League play-off opponents are becoming clearer following recent second qualifying round matches. Viking Stavanger and LASK from Austria are confirmed as potential opponents, having automatically qualified. Danish champions AGF Aarhus made headlines with a dramatic comeback against Lech Poznan, setting up a meeting with Sabah. The winners of the Kairat Almaty vs. Levski Sofia tie could also face Celtic, alongside the victor of the match between Celje and Aarat-Armenia. These matches take place over the next two weeks, with first legs on August 4-5 and second legs on August 11.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic could face Viking Stavanger and LASK in the play-offs.
•AGF Aarhus staged a comeback against Lech Poznan and will meet Sabah.
•Kairat Almaty plays Levski Sofia, with winners as potential Celtic opponents.
•Celje faces Aarat-Armenia for a chance to advance against Celtic.

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12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic's play-off opponents start to become clearer

What they're saying

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Celtic's potential Champions League play-off opponents became slightly clearer after the latest second qualifying round ties, including a stunning comeback win by Danish champions AGF Aarhus. The Scottish champions already knew that Norwegian counterparts Viking Stavanger and Austria's LASK are potential opponents as both have automatically qualified for the play-off round and will be on the unseeded side of the draw.
— Yahoo Sports

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