Celtic face LASK in Champions League play‑off, season on the line

Scottish champions Celtic have been drawn against Austrian side LASK in the Champions League play‑off round, a £40 million winner‑takes‑all tie that could decide the club’s season. Manager Martin O’Neill and former player John Collins warned that the fixture is a make‑or‑break moment for the fans and the board, especially after last year’s exit to Kairat Almaty.

Celtic’s transfer window has been described as slow, with calls for additional midfielders and wingers to strengthen the squad before the two‑legged showdown. Discussions have centred on possible departures of Alistair Johnston and Arne Engels, while the return of Jota and the form of James Forrest were also mentioned as factors that could influence the outcome.