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Celtic suffers playoff loss to LASK in Champions League bid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:45 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Celtic suffers playoff loss to LASK in Champions League bid

Summary

Celtic's Champions League aspirations were dashed on August 25, 2026, with a disappointing defeat to LASK in Linz. After taking a four-goal lead, Celtic faltered, allowing LASK to come back, resulting in Celtic missing out on the tournament for the second consecutive year. Former players, including Neil Lennon and Stan Petrov, criticized the team's performance, noting a lack of responsibility among players and management decisions affecting the squad. Celtic may now focus on the Europa League as they look to recover from the setback.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic loses a four-goal lead against LASK in playoff match.
•Neil Lennon and others criticize players for lack of accountability.
•Celtic faces significant financial repercussions from missing Champions League.
•Team is now likely focused on the upcoming Europa League campaign.

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9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Former Celts have their say on last night’s Champions League playoff disaster

What they're saying

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Everyone is having their say on last night’s disastrous loss in Linz, a result that sees Celtic miss out on a golden ticket to European football’s top table for the second year in succession…Seb...
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