Celtic takes commanding lead over LASK in Champions League qualifier
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Celtic leads LASK 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League qualifying play-off at Celtic Park on August 19, 2026. Benjamin Nygren opened the scoring in the 26th minute, followed by a remarkable double from Camilo Duran, who scored in the 38th and 67th minutes. LASK saw two of their goals disallowed for offside. The teams will meet again for the second leg in Linz on Tuesday.
- •Celtic leads 3-0 against LASK in UEFA Champions League qualifying.
- •Benjamin Nygren and Camilo Duran each scored for Celtic.
- •LASK had two goals disallowed for offside.
- •The second leg will take place in Linz next week.
"Celtic took a huge step towards a return to the Champions League with stunning goals from Benjamin Nygren and Camilo Duran.
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