Celtic secures 3-0 victory over LASK in Champions League playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Celtic claimed a decisive 3-0 victory against LASK at Celtic Park on August 19, 2026, in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-offs. Benjamin Nygren opened the scoring, followed by two goals from Camilo Duran. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill praised his team's world-class finishing and the importance of keeping a clean sheet. The Hoops will now prepare for the return leg in Linz, scheduled for Tuesday night.
- •Celtic leads 3-0 after the first leg against LASK.
- •Goals scored by Nygren and Duran, with Duran netting twice.
- •The match was played at Celtic Park.
- •Celtic will play the return leg in Linz on August 22, 2026.
- •O’Neill highlights the importance of a clean sheet.
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"It’s advantage Celtic after a 3-0 home victory over Austrian Champions LASK as Celtic Park this evening. The Hoops now have a free weekend to prepare for the return leg in Linz on Tuesday night…Ma...
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