After their 3-0 victory in the first leg against LASK, Celtic Glasgow already seemed like a sure qualifier for the UEFA Champions League playoff.
However, after a 1-5 loss after extra time at the Linzer Gugl, the traditional Scottish club nevertheless had to settle for the UEFA Europa League.
Trauma from Linz is Difficult to Process
The match was over a month ago, but the situation is still not easy for the club. Swedish international Benjamin Nygren is quoted by "The Sun" as follows: "It's tough, of course. As a player, you always want to play in the most important competition. I was so looking forward to the UEFA Champions League. It's extremely tough; last season, we were knocked out after a penalty shootout."
Moving on is the motto, but that's easier said than done. "You have to try to move on as quickly as possible. It shouldn't occupy you for too long – but it's difficult," said the 25-year-old.
In the league, Celtic celebrated four consecutive victories after missing out on the "premier class," but then came the slump. They suffered a 0-3 defeat in the league derby against Rangers, and there was a 1-3 loss against Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League, before the Cup exit against Rangers followed before the international break (0-1).
