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Celtic Draws LASK in UCL Play-offs
4 Aug
Summary
- Celtic will face Austrian champions LASK in the UCL play-off round.
- This marks LASK's first Champions League appearance in decades.
- The draw is considered a difficult one for the Scottish champions.
Scottish champions Celtic are set to face LASK, the champions of Austria, in the opening play-off round of the 2026/27 Champions League. This draw was revealed as the club begins preparations for the upcoming season.
LASK, who recently secured their first Austrian league title since 1965, are making a return to the Champions League after several decades. This fixture is reportedly being viewed as one of the most challenging possible matchups for Martin O'Neill's side.
The draw places Celtic on a potentially favorable Champions League route, a reward for their dramatic title victory on the final day of the previous domestic season. This ensured they avoided a longer qualifying path that their rivals faced.
