Linz ASK vs Celtic Glasgow live: Champions League playoff return

Catch all the action as Linz ASK host Celtic Glasgow in the second leg of their 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League playoff at the Raiffeisen Arena this Tuesday, August 25, at 9:00 PM local time. The Scottish giants arrive with a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown.

Match preview and context

The Austrian side, Linz ASK, will need a near-impossible comeback after their heavy first-leg defeat. Their task is made tougher by Celtic Glasgow’s confidence and attacking firepower, which dominated proceedings in the opening fixture. With no home advantage in the first leg, Linz ASK must rely on a roaring crowd and flawless execution to turn the tide.

The match is part of the UEFA Champions League playoffs, where only the winners advance to the group stage. Every pass, tackle, and goal could decide the fate of both clubs in Europe’s premier club competition.

Key details at a glance

• Competition: UEFA Champions League 2026-2027, Playoff Round (Second Leg)
• Venue: Raiffeisen Arena, Linz
• Kickoff: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 9:00 PM
• First-leg result: Celtic Glasgow 3-0 Linz ASK
• Aggregate score: 3-0 to Celtic Glasgow

What’s at stake

For Celtic Glasgow, this is a chance to secure their place in the Champions League group stage and keep their European ambitions alive. A clean sheet or even a narrow win would send them through, while a loss or draw would prolong the agony.

For Linz ASK, the pressure is immense. A goal difference of three makes a comeback extremely difficult, but history has seen underdogs defy the odds. The Austrian club must attack relentlessly, exploit set-pieces, and hope for defensive lapses from the Scottish side.

Live updates and commentary

Follow every moment of the match with our real-time coverage, including minute-by-minute updates, key plays, substitutions, and the final whistle that will decide which team advances to the next round of Europe’s elite club competition.