Celtic extended their perfect start to the season to four wins in all competitions and will reach the league phase of the Champions League barring a collapse against LASK in Linz after thrashing their play-off opponents in the first leg at Celtic Park. In a richly entertaining contest that was more even than the scoreline might suggest, LASK almost took an immediate lead when Moses Usors fierce strike was ruled out for offside, setting nerves jangling among the boisterous home fans before Benjamin Nygren put their side ahead from the edge of the box in the 26th minute. Samuel Adeniran then had an equaliser disallowed when the forwards header was disallowed for offside, LASKs misery compounded when Camilo Durans superb volley doubled Celtics lead in the 38th minute. Callum McGregor shot against a post via a deflection from Celtic teammate Kasper Hogh after the restart, with Viljami Sinisalos subsequent excellent save to deny Usor proving even more valuable when Duran drove in another expert finish, completing a flowing move featuring Nygren and Hogh. Table of ContentsCeltic vs Lask: When is Champions League second leg?Celtic team vs LASKLASK team vs CelticCeltic vs Lask: When is Champions League second leg?The second leg takes place in Linz on Tuesday (20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT), with neither side in action at the weekend.The victors in the tie will join the league phase draw on August 27. Matchday one of the Champions League is on September 8.Celtic team vs LASKCeltic made three changes from their 4-0 win at Dundee United in the Scottish League Cup the previous Saturday.New signing Mika Baur made his second appearance and full debut in midfield in place of the banned Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.Kieran Tierney supplanted Liam Scales at left-back and winger Yang Hyun-jun came in for Sebastian Tounekti.Celtic starting XI: Viljami Sinisalo, Colby Donovan, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, Kieran Tierney, Benjamin Nygren, Callum McGregor, Mika Baur, Camilo Duran, Kasper Hogh, Yang Hyun-JunCeltic substitutes: Liam Scales, Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Luke McCowan, Sebastian Tounekti, Callum Osmand, Haissem Hassan, Johnny Kenny, Ross Doohan, Reo Hatate, Dane Murray, James Forrest, Anthony RalstonLASK team vs CelticLASK starting XI: Lukas Jungwirth, Xavier Mbuyamba, Alemao, Andres Andrade, Kasper Jorgensen, Krystof Danek, Robert Ljubicic, Sascha Horvath, George Bello, Moses Usor, Samuel AdeniranLASK substitutes: Miguel Freckleton, Art Smakaj, Melayro Bogarde, Alessandro Schopf, Manoel Verhaeghe, Yvan Dibango, Christoph Lang, Florian Flecker, Tobias Schutzenauer, Fabian Schillinger Topics Celtic F.C. Champions League LASK Martin O'Neill Scottish Premiership Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Benfica 6-1 Hearts: Report, result, goals from Europa League qualifying Ben Miller 6th August, 2026 Jagiellonia Bialystok 2-1 Rangers: Report and result from Europa League Ben Miller 6th August, 2026 Mohamed Salah: Trabzonspor seal Liverpool icon on free transfer Jon Fisher 6th August, 2026 Celtic boss ONeill in hospital recovering from small procedure Mitch Fretton 5th August, 2026 Celtic 1-0 Dundee: Report, result and goals as Hoops begin title defence with victory Cian Cheesbrough 3rd August, 2026 Celtic discover Champions League opponents as Rangers prepare for Europa League Mitch Fretton 3rd August, 2026
