Celtic face Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off, with a place in the league phase on the line over two huge games.
We’re joined by Austrian football expert and UEFA reporter Tom Baumgartner-Middler for an in-depth look at LASK ahead of Wednesday night’s first leg at Celtic Park.
After winning the Austrian league and cup double last season, LASK have started the new campaign strongly and arrive in Glasgow with confidence. But how good are they, how will they approach Celtic, and where can Martin O’Neill’s side hurt them?
Tom breaks down LASK’s 3-5-2 system, their main attacking threats, the influence of manager Didi Kühbauer and the strengths and weaknesses Celtic should be looking to exploit.
We also discuss LASK’s lack of Champions League experience, how the tie is being viewed in Austria, Celtic’s recent struggles in Champions League qualification and whether the Hoops should be favourites to progress.
🍀 **In this video:**
• LASK’s historic Austrian double
• How LASK have started the new season
• LASK’s formation and style of play
• The players Celtic must watch
• How the tie is viewed in Austria
• LASK’s strengths and weaknesses
• Where Celtic can exploit them
• Champions League experience
• Predictions for the two-legged tie
Can Celtic take a strong lead to Austria and finally end their Champions League qualifying frustrations?
Let us know your score prediction for the first leg below.
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introducing LASK
00:47 How LASK became Austrian champions
03:36 LASK’s form & style of play
07:22 The danger men Celtic must stop
10:15 How Austria views Celtic v LASK
13:06 How LASK will approach Celtic Park
15:21 Where Celtic can exploit LASK
17:07 LASK’s European experience
19:11 Celtic v LASK prediction
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