Capital of Upper Austria, Danube city
Celtic has surrendered a 4-0 aggregate lead against LASK Linz, allowing a dramatic 5-4 comeback that ends their Champions League dreams and sends them into the Europa League. The night has exposed squad depth issues and could cost millions in revenue as fans weigh the club’s future.
Celtic faces LASK in a two-legged Europa League play-off-style path for a place in the Champions League groups. First legs are scheduled for Aug. 18-19 with the return a week later. LASK won the Austrian Bundesliga last season and has a track record against Scottish sides; Celtic aims to advance after last season’s exit at this stage.
Celtic has moved ahead in their Champions League play-off after a 3-0 first leg in Glasgow, with Nygren and Durán scoring and Duran adding a third. LASK created chances; Celtic are in a strong position for the return leg in Linz.