LASK to face Celtic Glasgow in Champions League play-off

Austrian champions LASK are set to clash with Scottish powerhouse Celtic Glasgow in the crucial qualifying play-off round for the Champions League. The draw, held in Nyon, pitted the two league winners against each other in a high-stakes encounter for a spot in the tournament's league phase.

LASK will play the first leg of the tie away from home on August 18 or 19. The return fixture is scheduled to take place in Linz on August 25 or 26. Both clubs secured their domestic league titles last season, setting the stage for a competitive battle.

Meanwhile, Sturm Graz, another Austrian contender, faces a challenging path as they are drawn against Fenerbahce. Should Sturm Graz advance, they would then need to overcome either Olympique Lyon or Sparta Prague to reach the Champions League league phase.

The play-off matches represent the final hurdle for these teams to qualify for Europe's premier club competition. The draw promises exciting football as LASK aims to make its mark against the historic Scottish club, Celtic.