LASK complete comeback to knock Celtic out of the UEFA Champions League

Published: 26 August 2026 · 19:55 GST

LASK completed a remarkable comeback against UEFA Champions League opponents Celtic to end the Scottish side’s hopes of reaching the league phase, according to Reuters.

Structured match data shows Celtic had won the first leg 3-0 against Lask Linz on 19 August 2026, but Reuters reported that LASK overturned that deficit in the tie. BBC Sport reported that Celtic captain Callum McGregor described the performance in self-critical terms after the exit.

The result closes Celtic’s route into the Champions League league phase for this season, while LASK move on having completed one of the competition’s most eye-catching qualifying turnarounds, Reuters reported.

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