CELTIC RATINGS
SCOTT BAIN 6
Dealt with a couple of first half attempts from Real Betis but should have probably held them instead of parrying away. Unlucky with their first goal of the evening.
OSAZE URHOGHIDE 7
Looked solid defensively and a threat on the attack. Fired a number of dangerous balls into the box when he ventured forward.
NIR BITTON 7
The stand in captain was utilised at centre back and was reasonably solid throughout. Almost scored from a corner on the hour mark.
STEPHEN WELSH 8
A fine glancing header for the opening goal and an accomplished defensive display all round. Bounced back from injury well and will give Ange Postecoglou a selection headache at centre back.
LIAM SCALES 7
Built on his cameo appearance on Sunday where he grabbed his first Celtic goal against Dundee United. A disciplined defensive display and also got forward when called upon.
ISMAILA SORO 6
Booked for a flailing arm and should have fed Kyogo with a better pass in the first period. A decent display in the middle of the park without making a huge impact on the game.
JAMES MCCARTHY 5
Struggled to get his foot on the ball in midfield. Looked to pick up an injury just after the hour mark but played on until full-time. The minutes in the tank could help him going forward.
LIEL ABADA 7
Pinpoint delivery from a corner for the opener. Looked sharp and always willing to take on his man. Endless running meant he went down with cramp late on.
LIAM SHAW 8
A very physical display from the youngster. Put himself about and looked determined to put his stamp on the game. Will surely have impressed his manager.
ADAM MONTGOMERY 6
The wide man put in a shift on the left flank and provided plenty energy throughout. His final ball was lacking at times, though.
ALBIAN AJETI 4
A rare start for the striker and his evening didn’t end how he would have envisaged. Forced off just before the half hour mark with what looked like a hamstring injury.
SUBS
KYOGO FURUHASHI (FOR AJETI, 28) 5
A gamble to bring him on with so many important games coming up. Led the line well but he limped off with a hamstring problem.
DAVID TURNBULL (FOR SORO, 65) 5
Slotted home his penalty to give Celtic the three points.
CALLUM MCGREGOR (FOR SCALES, 65) 5
Kept Celtic ticking in the final stages from the middle of the park.
MIKEY JOHNSTON (FOR MONTGOMERY, 65) 5
Provided an attacking threat late on at Parkhead. Guilty of giving the ball away for Betis’ second goal of the evening.
EWAN HENDERSON (FOR KYOGO, 72) 5
Took his goal well with his first touch of the game.
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