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Who are LASK Linz?
LASK Linz are an Austrian football club, currently the champions of their domestic league. They are Celtic's opponents in this Champions League play-off. Facing teams like LASK is typical in the qualifying rounds, where clubs from different European leagues battle it out for a spot in the prestigious group stage.
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