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Celtic secures strong lead against LASK in Champions League qualification

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:10 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Celtic secures strong lead against LASK in Champions League qualification

Summary

Celtic took a significant step towards the Champions League phase with a 3-0 victory over LASK at Celtic Park on August 21, 2026. Benjamin Nygren opened the scoring with a remarkable strike, followed by a stunning volley from Camilo Duran, who scored twice in the match. Despite the convincing scoreline, manager Martin O’Neill emphasized that the tie remains competitive, highlighting the challenges posed by LASK, who had a goal disallowed early in the match. Celtic will travel to Austria for the return leg, needing to maintain their focus to secure qualification.

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•Celtic leads 3-0 after first leg against LASK.
•Goals scored by Nygren and Duran, who netted twice.
•LASK had a goal disallowed within the first minute.
•O’Neill warns of LASK's potential danger in return leg.
•Next match takes place in Austria next week.

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10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Martin O’Neill makes Celtic reality clear despite putting one foot in Champions League

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Celtic may have one foot in the Champions League league phase after a superb 3-0 win over LASK, but Martin O’Neill insists the tie is far from finished.The Hoops produced an impressive European disp...
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