Celtic secured their place in Thursday's UEFA Champions League draw with a commanding 3-0 victory over Linz ASK in the qualifying play-off round at the Raiffeisen Arena on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.

The Scottish club were dominant throughout, shutting out their Austrian opponents and delivering a performance that left no doubt about which side deserved to progress.

Celtic entered the tie unchanged from their previous outing, and that continuity paid dividends as the side controlled proceedings in Linz from start to finish, including extra time.

The 3-0 scoreline on the night sealed the tie and sends Celtic into the draw for the next stage of Europe's premier club competition, a reward for a disciplined and composed display away from home.