Exhausted & fragile - how Celtic's capitulation unfolded

What the report says

Celtic suffered a painful Champions League qualification defeat away to LASK in Austria, losing 5-4 on aggregate after extra time in a match that swung sharply after a bright start for the Scottish side. BBC Sport Scotland’s timeline shows Celtic moved 4-0 ahead on aggregate early on when captain Callum McGregor scored with a deflected effort, but the advantage quickly began to unravel as LASK responded before half-time and then took control after the break.

The home side levelled the night’s score through Moses Usor, then went ahead through Robert Ljubicic and Samuel Adeniran, whose long-range strike brought the tie within one goal. Celtic struggled to cope with LASK’s pressure and were pinned back for much of the contest. A late equaliser from Florian Flecker forced extra time, where Adeniran struck again to complete the comeback and send Celtic out.

The article, published by BBC Sport Football, framed the result as another major setback for Celtic in Europe after earlier qualification disappointment in the previous season. Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon, speaking on Amazon Prime, said the team looked exhausted and fragile in duels, while BBC commentary highlighted defensive errors and Celtic’s inability to respond once momentum shifted. The defeat means Celtic miss out on the Champions League proper, while LASK advance.