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LASK stages historic comeback against Celtic in Champions League playoff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:50 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

LASK stages historic comeback against Celtic in Champions League playoff

Summary

LASK staged a remarkable comeback against Celtic in the UEFA Champions League qualifying playoff on August 25, 2026. After trailing 4-0 on aggregate early in the match, LASK scored four goals between the 32nd and 90th minutes, with Samuel Adeniran netting the decisive goal in extra time. The Austrian side, having lost 3-0 in the first leg, found renewed vigor with goals from Moses Usor and Robert Ljubicic, along with Adeniran's two goals. This victory marks the largest comeback in UEFA Champions League qualifying playoff history. LASK will learn its next opponent during the draw on August 27, while Celtic falls to the UEFA Europa League.

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By the Numbers

•LASK trailed 4-0 on aggregate before the comeback.
•Samuel Adeniran scored twice, including the winner in extra time.
•LASK took 40 shots during the match.
•Celtic's management made substitutions in an attempt to regain control.
•The draw for LASK's next opponents is set for August 27.

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What they're saying

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Down 4-0 on aggregate in the first half, Austrian side LASK rallied to knock the Scottish team out, getting a pair of goals from an American forward.
— Yahoo Sports

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