Celtic struggles continue following Champions League exit to LASK

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Celtic struggles continue following Champions League exit to LASK
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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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...

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