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From the pitch — Wednesday morning, 26 August
LASK Stuns Celtic with Extra-Time Comeback to Reach Champions League Group Stage
Samuel Adeniran's late strike sealed a dramatic qualification for the Austrian club, overturning a four-goal aggregate deficit against Celtic.
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The story
Austria's LASK completed a stunning Champions League comeback on Wednesday, securing their place in the group stage at Celtic's expense. The dramatic encounter saw LASK overturn a significant aggregate deficit, with Samuel Adeniran emerging as the hero.
Adeniran's decisive strike came 11 minutes into extra-time, completing the remarkable turnaround and sending the Austrian side through. The match was a testament to LASK's resilience, as they fought back to claim a memorable victory against the Scottish giants. [5]
Off the pitch
| Player | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Baleba | Brighton & Hove Albion | Manchester United | £70 million |
| Savinho (now Sávio) | Manchester City | Tottenham Hotspur | £75 million |
| Breel Embolo | Europe (unspecified club) | Atlanta United FC |
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