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LASK overcomes Celtic's lead to advance in Champions League playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

LASK overcomes Celtic's lead to advance in Champions League playoffs

Summary

LASK staged a dramatic comeback against Celtic on August 27, 2026, winning 5-1 at home and overturning a 4-0 aggregate deficit. After Callum McGregor's goal put Celtic ahead, LASK scored five times in the second leg to secure a 5-4 aggregate victory. LASK manager Dietmar Kuhbauer praised his team, emphasizing their dominance and belief in the comeback. Celtic exits the Champions League despite their initial advantage in the tie, leaving questions about their performance.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic led 4-0 on aggregate before the second leg.
•LASK scored five unanswered goals to win the match.
•Dietmar Kuhbauer stated LASK completely dominated the game.
•Celtic was eliminated from the Champions League playoffs.
•LASK advances with a 5-4 aggregate victory.

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1:35 PMYahoo Sports — LASK boss rubs salt into Celtic wounds with brutal ‘completely dominated’ verdict

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Celtic’s Champions League humiliation has been laid bare by the manager who masterminded LASK’s remarkable comeback.Dietmar Kuhbauer, Head Coach of LASK arrives at the stadium before the UEFA Cham...
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