The Scottish champions managed to shake off the embarrassment of Thursday night to defeat their Fir Park hosts by four goals to one.
Mohamed Elyounoussi, vilified for checking his mobile phone while the clash with Sparta Prague was still going on, answered his critics with a hat-trick before Olivier Ntcham netted after coming off the bench.
Declan Gallagher had given hope for the hosts in the second period, heading home from Liam Polworth’s cross to briefly make it 2-1.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.
. MOTHERWELL, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Celtic's Mohamed Elyounoussi with the match ball at Full Time during the Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell and Celtic at Fir Park on November 08, 2020, in Motherwell, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Mohamed Elyounoussi with the match ball. Picture: SNS Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
. GK - Scott Bain - 6
Though Motherwell did ask questions of the Celtic defence, Bain was largely spared from having to do anything. Blameless at the goal. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. DR - Jeremie Frimpong - 7
His usual threat going forward and look a lot stronger defensively than in recent games. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
. LB - Diego Laxalt - 8
An excellent defensive display from the Uruguayan who made a number of crucial interceptions and blocks. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
. CB - Kristoffer Ajer - 7
The Celtic defence looked more solid with the Norwegian back at the heart of it. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
5. CB - Nir Bitton - 5
Good with the ball at his feet though he was beaten in the air far too often, including for Motherwell's goal. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
6. DM - Scott Brown - 8
Back to his best, the Celtic captain was commanding in the middle of the park and kept things ticking for his side. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
7. MR - Ryan Christie - 7
A little wasteful from set pieces but put in a really strong shift otherwise. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
8. MC - Callum McGregor - 7
Better from the midfielder playing a little higher forward where his pressing qualities helped the champions. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group