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Celtic takes commanding lead over LASK in Champions League play-off

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:46 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Celtic takes commanding lead over LASK in Champions League play-off

Summary

Celtic leads LASK 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off. Colby Donovan, 19, delivered a strong performance, stepping in for the injured Alistair Johnston. Donovan expressed confidence going into the second leg, scheduled for Tuesday in Austria, acknowledging LASK's potential threat despite the cushion. He urged his teammates to replicate their performance in the return match.

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Status Watch

•Colby Donovan shone in Celtic's 3-0 first leg victory.
•Celtic faces LASK again for the second leg on August 22.
•Donovan replaces injured Alistair Johnston in the starting lineup.
•Donovan feels no fear on the Champions League stage.
•LASK remains a dangerous opponent despite Celtic's lead.

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9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Fearless Donovan relishing Celtic's Champions League charge

What they're saying

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Colby Donovan says he plays with "no fear" after the 19-year-old's impressive individual display helped Celtic take command of their Champions League play-off against LASK. The right-back showed up well in the absence of the injured Alistair Johnston as the Scottish champions carved out a 3-0 lead to take to Austria for Tuesday's second leg. "I feel comfortable in every game I go into," Donovan said.
— Yahoo Sports

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