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Celtic's LASK Gamble: Unchanged XI for UCL Play-Off
Brendan Rodgers has doubled down. Celtic rolls into their UEFA Champions League qualifying play-off against Linz ASK with the *exact* same starting lineup. No changes. They're chasing a spot in Thursday's group stage draw, and Rodgers clearly trusts the eleven he's got.
25 Aug 2026 · via skysports.com
Sky Sports confirmed it. The Scottish side? Same bloody team for this showdown. Win this play-off, and Celtic punches their ticket to Thursday's Champions League group stage draw. Simple as that.
This whole Celtic-Linz ASK thing isn't just a friendly kick-about. It's UEFA Champions League qualifying. Where clubs scrap, claw, and — let's be honest — often pray for a spot among Europe's 'elite'. The stakes? Huge.
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