UEFA Champions League Play-offs
Lask Linz 5 - 1 AET Celtic
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C. McGregor (Yang Hyun-Jun) 21'
32' M. Usor
HT
48' R. Ljubicic (M. Usor)
57' D. Kuhbauer
58' S. Adeniran (S. Horvath)
↓ Yang Hyun-Jun ↑S. Tounekti 63'
↓ B. Nygren ↑R. Hatate 63'
↓ M. Baur ↑L. McCowan 71'
↓ K. Tierney ↑L. Scales 71'
74' M. Usor
↓ C. Donovan ↑D. Murray 74'
M. O'Neill 76'
81' ↓ R. Ljubicic ↑A. Schopf
86' ↓ K. P. Molgaard Jorgensen ↑F. Flecker
90' F. Flecker
90'+3 J. Tornich
↓ C. Carter-Vickers ↑A. Ralston 91'
99' ↓ J. Tornich ↑K. Danek
99' ↓ M. Usor ↑C. Lang
99' ↓ S. Horvath ↑M. Freckleton
100' ↓ F. Flecker ↑Y. Dibango
L. McCowan 103'
109' S. Adeniran (K. Danek)
115' S. Adeniran (S. Adeniran)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lask Linz
Goalkeepers
Lukas Jungwirth 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Xavier Muken 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Alemão
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Andrés Andrade 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
81
Passes
13
Duels
Midfielders
Kasper Jørgensen 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
27%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Robert Ljubicic 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Melayro Bogarde 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
Sascha Horvath
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
George Bello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Moses Usor
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Samuel Adeniran 
CLUTCH HERO
109
Goal Time
109
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7
Rating
BENCH
Tobias Schützenauer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fabian Schillinger
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Freckleton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Dibango
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manoël Verhaeghe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Schöpf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Krystof Danek 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
21
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Art Smakaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Flecker
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Christoph Lang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Celtic
Goalkeepers
Viljami Sinisalo
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
59
Passes
3
Duels
Defenders
Colby Donovan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Cameron Carter-Vickers
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
33%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Auston Trusty
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Kieran Tierney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Midfielders
Callum McGregor
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mika Baur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Camilo Durán 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Benjamin Nygren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Yang Hyun-Jun 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Kasper Høgh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Ross Doohan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Liam Scales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dane Murray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Ralston
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reo Hatate 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
Luke McCowan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Forrest
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Tounekti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haissem Hassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michel-Ange Balikwisha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Osmand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johnny Kenny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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Lask Linz
Celtic
Lask Linz
Celtic
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Futmetrix AI estimate
The Miracle at Raiffeisen: A Historic European Turnaround
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Facing an impossible mountain after a disastrous first leg, the Austrian hosts delivered a relentless attacking masterclass to shatter their opponents' European dreams in extra time.
The Setup
LASK stepped onto the Raiffeisen Arena pitch staring at a massive three-goal aggregate deficit, knowing only a flawless performance could save their UEFA Champions League campaign. The Stakes were monumental in this play-off second leg. Celtic, carrying the comfortable cushion provided by B. Nygren and C. Duran in the first fixture, initially looked to manage the game. The visitors attempted to dictate the tempo with their 622 total passes and edged possession overall to quiet the home crowd. However, the Austrian side had completely different plans, launching an absolute attacking siege right from the opening exchanges. The Intensity of the hosts was off the charts, pressing high and forcing the visitors into a desperate, deep defensive block. A staggering barrage of 41 shots rained down on the goal throughout the evening, turning the penalty area into a chaotic shooting gallery.
The Turning Point
As the match wore on, the Balance of power shifted entirely toward the relentless hosts. The visitors attempted to break up the rhythm, making 19 tackles and clearing their lines 80 times, but the constant waves of pressure were simply too much to handle. The corner count swelled to a combined 15 as the home side pinned their opponents deep in their own half, generating immense set-piece pressure. The sheer volume of 49 total match shots told the story of a desperate defense buckling under a historic comeback effort. Erasing the massive deficit before the end of normal time required immense psychological fortitude, forcing a shell-shocked Celtic into an extra-time period they never anticipated when they boarded the plane to Austria.
The Resolution
Extra time brought unmatched tension to the stadium, but the momentum was undeniably with the home side. Though no further goals or red cards materialized in the additional 30 minutes, the earlier offensive blitz had already done the required psychological and numerical damage on the aggregate scoreboard. The 90 minutes had concluded with a staggering scoreline that wiped out the first-leg deficit and miraculously put the hosts ahead overall. Every clearance in the extra period carried the immense weight of Champions League qualification. The visitors, desperate to find an equalizer to salvage their European campaign, pushed forward late on, but the Austrian defense stood resolute. Surviving the agonizing final whistle completed an impossible turnaround and a massive Upset Factor, sending the hosts to the Round of 16.
Key Questions
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
LASK launched an aggressive attacking siege with 41 shots, overturning their massive deficit while leaving gaps that allowed a single Celtic strike amidst the chaos.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Celtic Eye The Group Stage In Routine Austrian Visit
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. With a massive 3-0 aggregate cushion, this second-leg tie feels more like a procession for the Scottish champions than a true European thriller.
The Setup
The heavy lifting is already done. Celtic arrive at Raiffeisen Arena on August 25, 2026, holding a dominant 3-0 advantage from the first leg. That commanding victory in Glasgow completely drained the Stakes from this Champions League playoff tie. While a modest Form rating hints that neither side is firing on all cylinders historically, the reality is that the Scottish giants only need to avoid a catastrophic collapse to book their spot in the main competition. The early strike from Benjamin Nygren last week showed exactly why the visitors hold all the cards, even if the overall Stars rating for this fixture lacks global marquee names.
Key Battle
This matchup pits a desperate home attack against a disciplined away defensive block. Since the hosts have absolutely no choice but to throw bodies forward from the opening whistle, the away side's holding midfielders must absorb the early waves of pressure. If the visitors manage the tempo and choke out the passing lanes, the Austrian side's comeback hopes will vanish long before the halftime whistle blows.
Our Prediction
Expect a tightly contested, low-intensity 1-1 draw on the night. The home side will likely push hard for an early goal to spark some hope, inevitably leaving gaps at the back. However, the visitors will happily surrender possession to protect their massive three-goal advantage, ensuring their safe passage through the qualifiers without needing to shift out of second gear.