Celtic took a significant step towards Champions League qualification after cruising to a comfortable victory over Austrian side LASK in the first leg of their play-off tie. Two well-taken strikes from Duran were the standout feature of the match, helping the Scottish champions build a commanding advantage to take into the second leg.

The win leaves Celtic in a strong position ahead of the return fixture, with a healthy first-leg lead giving them a clear advantage in their bid to reach the Champions League group stage. Full match details, including further goal information, were not provided beyond confirmation of Duran's brace and Celtic's dominant performance.