A solitary goal from Olivier Ntcham gave Celtic all three points in a win over Dundee as they geared up for Wednesday’s trip to face Bayern Munich.
Celtic struggled to get any clear openings in the game, with the best chance of the first half falling to Ntcham.
The ball broke to the Frenchman inside the box after a Leigh Griffiths corner kick, but he fired his shot inside the box well over the bar on 11 minutes.
Patrick Roberts and Leigh Griffiths were denied two great goalscoring opportunities within a minute by Scott Bain.
Ntcham got his third goal of the season just after the hour mark with a blistering effort from distance giving the ‘keeper no chance.
Dorus De Vries was called into action on 67 minutes to deny a powerful strike from close range by Paul McGowan and denied Roarie Deacon 10 minutes later.
Next week’s Champions League opponents Bayern Munich hammered Freiburg 5-0 as they prepare for the third game of the group stages at the Allianz Arena.
Here are the player ratings for today’s game.
Dorus de Vries 7.5/10
Two super reflex save to deny McGowan from close range and Deacon. Saved well from El Bakhtaoui in the final minutes.
Cristian Gamboa 7.5/10
Great start to the game playing in Griffiths, cutting the ball back to McGregor in the box and supporting Roberts down the right wing. Sharp defensively as well intercepting the ball several times. Taken off as a precaution after getting a knock to the head.
Nir Bitton 6.5/10
Blocked a shot well on the edge of the box after Dundee broke on the counter-attack.
Dedryck Boyata 7/10
Read the game well and was in control in defence throughout.
Kieran Tierney 6/10
Rarely called into action in the game defensively and didn’t get forward as often down the left flank to support Sinclair.
Eboue Kouassi 6/10
Solid in his first game back since he underwent surgery in August on his ankle. did the basics well and will continue building up his fitness.
Olivier Ntcham 7/10
Shot well over the bar from inside the box after the ball broke to him from a corner. Had a poor first half but opened the scoring with a blistering shot from distance.
Patrick Roberts 7.5/10
Tidy link up play with McGregor. Made a determined run a minute later and got a shot on goal. Brilliant run at the defence and backheeled it to Gamboa down the wing. Another very good run at the defence and came close to opening the scoring.
Callum McGregor 6/10
Good link up with Roberts and Gamboa but shot wide. Drifted in and out of the game but wasn’t involved enough going forward.
Scott Sinclair 6.5/10
Good run at the defence forcing the ‘keeper to make a save and came close again after cutting inside on his right foot.
Leigh Griffiths 5.5/10
Free-kick went just wide of the right hand post. Quiet game up front and rarely seen the ball in open play.
Liam Henderson 6/10
Came on for Kouassi on 67 minutes for his first appearance of the season. Decent outing in midfield.
Moussa Dembele 6/10
Replaced Griffiths with 18 minutes left in the game and almost made an instant impact playing in Sinclair.
Kristoffer Ajer N/A
Came on for Gamboa with just over 10 minutes to play.