Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
Duran's double fires Celtic to brink of Champions League return
A breathless night in Glasgow saw Celtic's third goal carve LASK open in under 30 seconds.
Celtic
team
Competition
Champions League play-off
Score
3-0
Scorer
Camilo Duran (2)
What happened. Celtic beat LASK 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off, with Camilo Duran scoring twice, including a stunning third goal.
- Duran's second goal came from a slick 30-second move starting from goalkeeper Sinisalo.
- LASK created several chances but failed to score.
- Martin O'Neill praised LASK and warned of a tough second leg.
“Celtic find value in 'special' Duran”
— Tom English
Celtic are close to returning to the Champions League group stage, with the second leg to come.
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