Celtic's Camilo Duran scores twice in Champions League win over LASK

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Celtic's Camilo Duran scores twice in Champions League win over LASK
Summary

Camilo Duran scored two goals for Celtic in their 3-0 victory against LASK during the UEFA Champions League play-offs at Celtic Park on August 19, 2026. The Colombian has drawn comparisons to former player Daizen Maeda, with some suggesting he offers a more technical approach. Duran's performance has received praise from former Celtic captain Charlie Mulgrew, who emphasized the player's scoring ability. Despite the comparisons, there are acknowledgments of Maeda's successful tenure at Celtic, raising questions about Duran's potential to replicate that success.

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  • Duran scored two goals against LASK in Champions League play-offs.
  • Celtic secured a 3-0 win in the first leg at Celtic Park.
  • Duran has been compared to Daizen Maeda by fans and analysts.
  • Former Celtic captain Mulgrew praised Duran's technical skill.
  • Maeda had a successful career at Celtic, making 212 appearances.
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  • 7:35 AMYahoo SportsDuran is a great replacement for Daizen, just leave it there, Charlie
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Camilo Duran is a great replacement for Daizen Maeda, but to say he’s already better is disrespectful to our Japanese icon…Camilo Duran of Celtic scores his team’s second goal during the UEFA Ch...

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