Austrian League fairytale; LASK Linz crowned champions after 61 years
17 May 2026, Sunday 23:21Last Update:
LASK Linz became Austrian League champions after 61 years. LASK Linz, who increased their points tally to 39 in the Championship Group, won the league title in Austria for the first time since 1965.
LASK Linz defeated Austria Wien 3-0 away in the last week of the Austrian Bundesliga Championship Group to win the title.
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AGAIN AFTER 1965
The goals that brought the championship to LASK Linz were scored by Xavier Mbuyamba in the 38th minute, Samuel Adeniran from penalty in the 49th minute and Melayro Bogarde in the 76th minute.
With this result, LASK Linz, which increased its points to 39 in the Championship Group, reached the league championship in Austria for the first time since 1965. Sturm Graz took second place with 37 points.
