Celtic secured a two-goal first-leg lead in their UEFA Champions League play-off against LASK Linz on August 19, 2026. Benjamin Nygren opened the scoring in the 26th minute before Camilo Duran doubled the advantage with a stunning volley from the edge of the box just before halftime. The Colombian forward, signed from Qarabağ for £5.5 million last July, justified his price tag with a memorable display in his first European appearance for the club. The Scottish champions now hold a commanding lead to protect in the second leg, scheduled for August 25 in Austria.
Source: Read the original article
