Celtic advance to cup quarters, face LASK in playoff

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill acknowledged his team has a "big week" ahead following a 4-0 victory over Dundee United in the Premier Sports Cup on August 15, 2026. The win, achieved at Tannadice, served as a final preparation before the club begins its Champions League playoff campaign against Austrian side LASK.

Goals from Auston Trusty, Camilo Duran, Sebastien Tounekti, and Benjamin Nygren secured Celtic’s place in the cup quarterfinals and continued their perfect start to the domestic season. The scoreline, however, did not fully reflect a competitive match in which Dundee United struck the frame of the goal five times. O’Neill, who returned to the dugout after missing the previous league match due to a hospital procedure, noted his team’s inconsistency. "In some moments we were terrific and in other moments I felt we were just a bit untidy. We’ll have to straighten that out before Wednesday," he said.

The match provided a platform for several new signings. Winger Haissem Hassan and midfielder Mika Baur both made their debuts as substitutes. Their inclusion, along with striker Duran’s first goal for the club, highlighted Celtic’s attacking options heading into the European...