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

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:13 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 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.
Latest Updates
  • 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Champions League play-off: Build-up as Celtic host LASK of Austria
  • 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Countdown to kick-off: The lowdown on LASK
What they're saying
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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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Listen to Sportsound commentary and follow live text updates as Celtic host Austrian side LASK in the first leg of the Champions League play-off round.

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