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Celtic drawn against LASK as Hearts & Rangers discover opponents

Celtic Faces Tough LASK Challenge in Champions League Play-Offs

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Celtic has been drawn against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round. This matchup marks a significant challenge for Celtic, given LASK's recent success, having won their domestic title for the second time last season.

In addition, Rangers will contend with either Larne or Iberia Tbilisi of Georgia in the Europa League play-offs, contingent upon their victory over Jagiellonia Bialystok of Poland. On the other hand, Heart of Midlothian will face either AGF Aarhus of Denmark or Sabah of Azerbaijan, should they overcome Benfica.

Key details include:

  • Celtic vs. LASK: First leg on August 18 and 19, with the return leg the following week.
  • Rangers and Hearts will also discover potential Conference League play-off opponents if they lose their current ties.
  • Hibernian and Motherwell are involved in the same draw, with Motherwell facing HJK Helsinki of Finland first.

If Motherwell triumphs, they could meet:

  • Atalanta (Italy)
  • Freiburg (Germany)
  • Winners of ties between Panathinaikos (Greece) and CSKA (Bulgaria), among others.

Should Rangers fall to Jagiellonia, they might encounter:

  • Winners of Jablonec (Czech Republic) and RFS (Latvia)
  • Other potential opponents from various European leagues.

For Hibernian, a win against Shkendija of Macedonia could lead to a tie with Brighton & Hove Albion or Monaco of France, among others. This draw presents a challenging landscape for all Scottish clubs involved as they aim for success in European competitions.

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