Celtic FC advances in League Cup and prepares for Champions League play-off

Celtic FC secured a place in the Scottish League Cup quarter-finals following a 4-0 victory over Dundee United. Goals were provided by Auston Trusty, Camilo Duran, Sebastian Tounekti, and Benjamin Nygren. The win, overseen by manager Martin O’Neill, continues Celtic’s strong start to the domestic season.

Looking ahead, Celtic is set to face LASK Linz in a two-legged UEFA Champions League play-off. LASK coach Didi Kühbauer has acknowledged Celtic as the favorites for the tie, noting the Scottish club’s tradition and recent title success. The first leg is scheduled for August 18-19, 2026, at Celtic Park, with the return leg in Linz on August 25-26.

In transfer news, Celtic is reportedly monitoring Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth as a potential addition to provide competition for Viljami Sinisalo. Additionally, midfielder Arne Engels is reportedly nearing a transfer to West Ham.