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Celtic prepares to face LASK in Champions League play-off first leg

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:36 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Celtic prepares to face LASK in Champions League play-off first leg

Summary

Celtic hosts LASK in the UEFA Champions League play-off round first leg on Wednesday, marking their first competitive encounter. LASK, coming off a league title win and a strong start to the new campaign, aims to secure a spot in the Champions League group stage. The Austrian champions won their last three matches, including a 4-1 victory over Ried. Manager Dietmar Kühbauer returns following a successful previous season, and key players like Samuel Adeniran are in form ahead of this crucial match.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic meets LASK for the first time in competition.
•LASK secured their second league title in history last season.
•The match will take place at Celtic's home ground, Paradise.
•Dietmar Kühbauer is the current manager of LASK.
•LASK had a 4-1 win over Ried in their last match.

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Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League play-off round first leg is the first time that Celtic have faced LASK in a competitive match, and it’s an important match with a place in the league phase as a r...
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