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Celtic Crash Out After Four-Goal Collapse

Published August 25, 2026 · Updated August 25, 2026 · The Guardian

Celtic blew a four-goal aggregate lead against Lask, suffering a 5-1 defeat in Austria to crash out of the Champions League for the second year running.

The Scottish champions looked set to advance to the Champions League group stage when Callum McGregor gave them a 4-0 aggregate lead with a deflected strike in the 21st minute. However, they collapsed spectacularly, conceding five goals to suffer a humiliating 5-1 defeat that delivers a financial blow of over £20 million.

This elimination marks Celtic's second consecutive failure to reach the group stage of Europe's premier competition, representing one of their all-time European lows. afrikasportnews.co.za

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