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The Football Show · 25 August 2026
Lask 5-1 Celtic (5-4 on agg) - Celtic have crashed out of the Champions League in one of the most embarrassing nights in the club's history, losing 5-1 to LASK in Austria to go out 5-4 on aggregate after leading the tie 3-0 from the first leg. Callum McGregor's away goal briefly put Celtic 4-0 up on aggregate, but Martin O'Neill's side collapsed - Benjamin Nygren and Auston Trusty among those at fault - and were knocked out in extra time, dropping into the Europa League. Peter Martin lays the blame squarely at the board, who ignored O'Neill's warnings that he needed quality signings in time for this tie.
HOW DID CELTIC BLOW A 4-0 LEAD?
Leading 4-0 on aggregate after Callum McGregor's away goal, Celtic conceded a string of goals through individual errors and a fragile back line, gave up more than 35 shots, and were dead on their feet by extra time with Kieran Tierney and Cameron Carter-Vickers already off. LASK even missed a penalty - it could have been 6-1.
WHO IS TO BLAME FOR CELTIC'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE EXIT?
Peter Martin blames the board: they didn't back Martin O'Neill's calls for quality recruits in time, "rolled the dice" again, and are described as an arrogant board that won't listen - with the majority shareholder ultimately in control. The poor defence was a known weakness left unaddressed.
WHAT HAPPENS TO CELTIC NOW?
Celtic drop into the Europa League league phase, missing out on the estimated £40m-plus Champions League windfall, with the fans furious and demanding answers from the board.
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