Celtic trailed LASK 3-1 during a live Champions League fixture in Linz, leaving the Scottish side on the brink of a damaging collapse.
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Key facts
- LASK led Celtic 3-1 in the match
- The fixture was played in Linz
- The scoreline was reported live as the game unfolded
- Sky Sports covered the match live
Celtic found themselves on the brink of a Champions League collapse after LASK moved into a 3-1 lead during a live fixture in Linz, according to Sky Sports.
The Austrian side’s advantage left the Scottish club facing a difficult task to recover, with the scoreline reported live as events unfolded on the pitch.
Sky Sports covered the tie live, tracking the developing scoreline as LASK stretched their lead over Celtic to two goals.
The 3-1 margin represented a significant swing in the contest, placing Celtic under pressure to respond in the remainder of the match.
With the game still live at the time of reporting, the outcome remained in the balance, though LASK’s lead gave the hosts the upper hand in Linz.
Why it matters
Champions League results carry major financial and sporting stakes for clubs, and a heavy away deficit can jeopardise a team's progression. For Celtic, falling 3-1 behind to LASK signals a serious threat to their European ambitions.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score between LASK and Celtic?
LASK led Celtic 3-1 during the live fixture, according to Sky Sports.
Where was the match played?
The match was played in Linz, home of LASK.
Who reported the match?
Sky Sports covered the fixture live.
Timeline
- Celtic crash out of Champions League after humiliating defeat to LASK
BBC Sport: Despite leading 4-0 on aggregate, Celtic are humiliated by LASK as they lose the second leg of their Champions League play-off 5-1 and are knocked out 5-4 on aggregate in Austria to miss out on the main draw of the Champions League for a second successive season.
- Martin O’Neill puts Champions League collapse among most painful Celtic nights
The Guardian Sport: Celtic lose to Lask in qualifier from 4-0 up on aggregate ‘That’s my team and that’s my responsibility,’ O’Neill says Martin O’Neill has admitted Celtic’s Champions League qualifying collapse from 4-0 up ranks as one of his most painful nights as the club’s manager. Celtic held a
- GAME ON! Celtic on brink of Champions League collapse as LASK make it 3-1 LIVE!
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