Celtic recovers with Premiership victory after exiting Champions League

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Celtic recovers with Premiership victory after exiting Champions League
Summary

Celtic secured a 2-1 victory over Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday, marking a return to domestic competition following their departure from the Champions League. Forward Camilo Duran scored both goals to lead the side, stepping in for the absent Kasper Hogh. This result follows a Tuesday collapse against Austrian club LASK, where Celtic surrendered a four-goal aggregate lead to exit the European tournament. Former midfielder Scott Allan noted the team's need to respond to that disappointment and praised the impact of Duran in the attack. While the domestic result provides stability, questions remain among supporters regarding the squad's depth. Allan suggested the club faces pressure to add more quality in specific areas before the transfer window closes.

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  • Camilo Duran scored both goals in Celtic's 2-1 win over Falkirk.
  • Celtic exited the Champions League after surrendering a 4-0 aggregate lead against LASK on Tuesday.
  • Scott Allan identified Duran as a key offensive find for the squad.
  • Kasper Hogh missed the match against Falkirk due to injury or absence.
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  • 12:13 PMYahoo SportsDuran is a fantastic find - Allan
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Former Celtic midfielder Scott Allan has praised the way Martin O'Neill's side responded to their ignominious Champions League exit by beating Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership. Austrian champions LASK fought back from four goals down on aggregate as Celtic collapsed on Tuesday - but the chastened Premiership champions saw off Falkirk as they returned to the domestic agenda.

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