Celtic struggles in Europe after leading 4-0 against Lask
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Celtic's European campaign took a downturn as they failed to qualify for the Bigger Cup's league phase, despite leading Lask 4-0 on aggregate at one point. The match, held this week, ended in disappointment for Celtic fans, while Rangers supporters observed the fallout from a distance. The result has drawn attention to the ongoing difficulties faced by Scottish clubs in European competitions. The fallout from this match adds further scrutiny to both Celtic and rivals Rangers as they navigate their domestic and international responsibilities.
- •Celtic led Lask 4-0 before failing to qualify.
- •Match took place earlier this week.
- •Rangers fans noted Celtic's misfortune with mixed reactions.
- •Continued struggles highlight issues for Scottish football in Europe.
- 3:06 PMThe Guardian Sport — Football Daily | Rangers and Celtic united by farce in Europe and sanctions at home
"Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! While it is not uncommon for Scottish Premiership sides to perform their own version of Brexit in August, something of a nadir seems to have been reached this time around. On Tuesday night, Celtic soiled the sheets against Lask in a spectacular act of self-sabotage, somehow contriving not to qualify for Bigger Cup’s league phase from a tie they led 4-0 on aggregate at one stage. While their humiliation was widely viewed as one for all of fitba, fans of Rangers won’t have shed any salty tears. However, their delight at the status of laughing stock visited upon their bitter rivals was hideously diminished when their own representatives from Ibrox travelled to Czechia, apparently under a banner that read “Haud our bevvies!” Congratulations to the Reader Formerly Known as Phil Taverner on his letter o’ the day (Thursday’s letters). Not only did the name change bring him instant brand recognition, but, like ‘Sávio’ joining Spurs, it guarantees that any success from here on will be prizeless” – Justin Kavanagh. Did Phil Taverner write both letters so he’d have a 100% chance of the prizeless win? If so, can I change my name to Phil Taverner?” – Julie Bebb. May I be one of the 1,057 readers protesting against the display of not one, but two letters from Noble Francis yesterday. This is outrageous and flies in the face of established editorial standards! Also, in the spirit of Monty Python: I am Noble Francis, and so is my wife” – Rasteen Nowroozi. Re: Thursday’s opening bombshell – ‘The transfer window isn’t an actual window.’ Mind blown! Thank you Football Daily for uncovering the truth” – Steve Mintz. This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily. To get the full version, just visit this page and follow the instructions. Continue reading...
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