Celtic struggles continue following Champions League exit to LASK
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Celtic faces ongoing difficulties after a disappointing exit from the UEFA Champions League at the hands of LASK on August 25, 2026. Despite leading 4-0 on aggregate, Celtic conceded three goals that forced extra time, ultimately losing 5-1 and missing out on the tournament's group stages. The fallout from this match has contributed to a poor run of form, including defeats in various competitions. The team has won only two of its last five fixtures, raising concerns regarding management and player morale.
- •Celtic lost 5-1 to LASK after leading 4-0 on aggregate.
- •The defeat marked one of the worst results in club history.
- •Celtic has won only two of their last five matches since the LASK exit.
- •Recent results include a 3-0 loss at Ibrox and a defeat in the Europa League.
- •Questions arise regarding the future of manager Martin O’Neill.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — LASK capitulation a major factor in Celtic’s current woes
"Despite starting the campaign well enough, Celtic’s form has taken a massive nosedive over the last week or so and the reason behind that is the topic of much debate…LASK vs Celtic, Linz 25 August...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Champions League•Sep 21, 2026, 9:50 AMManchester United eye Ligue 1 teen sensation amid JJ Gabriel uncertainty
Champions League•Sep 21, 2026, 9:31 AMMourinho Is ‘Scriptwriter For Real Madrid TV’, Complains COPE
Champions League•Sep 21, 2026, 9:13 AMBayern could reignite interest in Wirtz in pursuit of Champions League glory at home
Champions League•Sep 21, 2026, 8:55 AMBrighton 3-0 Arsenal: Superb Seagulls stun the Gunners who lose top spot- Champions League•Sep 21, 2026, 8:54 AMIraola makes best league start since Fagan
Champions League•Sep 21, 2026, 8:49 AMLamine Yamal reacts to Atletico Madrid’s win over Real Madrid as Barcelona sit clear at top of La Liga
