Celtic faced a dramatic collapse in Austria, throwing away a four-goal aggregate lead to lose 5-1 against LASK in the Champions League playoff, marking their exit for the second consecutive year.

The Scottish champions seemed on course for the group stage when Callum McGregor scored a 21st-minute deflected strike, putting them 4-0 up on aggregate. However, the match took a disastrous turn as LASK clawed back into contention.

Key moments included:

• Moses Usor capitalizing on a mistake by Benjamin Nygren to level the score in the 32nd minute.
• In the second half, Robert Ljubicic and Samuel Adeniran scored stunning long-range goals, shifting the momentum entirely.
• Florian Flecker equalized in stoppage time, pushing the game into extra time.

Celtic, who had shown promise early in the match, struggled to maintain their attacking prowess after halftime. Adeniran ultimately delivered the decisive blow, scoring from 25 yards to secure LASK's progression to the next round and send Celtic into the Europa League.

Fans are left questioning the strategic decisions made by the management, particularly the sale of Arne Engels just before the first leg, which contributed to their loss of midfield control. Last season, Celtic also exited at this stage, highlighting ongoing challenges in securing a reliable striker and finishing chances in crucial matches.