Motherwell vs Celtic player ratings: Paulsen earns 9 as Scales and Baur impress

Alex Paulsen leads the Motherwell vs Celtic player ratings with a score of 9 out of 10 despite the hosts’ 2–0 defeat at Fir Park.

Liam Scales and Mika Joel Baur share Celtic’s highest mark of 8.5 after goals from Camilo Durán and Benjamin Nygren secured victory.

Durán opened the scoring in the ninth minute, before Nygren doubled the advantage in the 58th from a Kasper Høgh assist.

Motherwell vs Celtic player ratings: Paulsen stands out

Paulsen receives Motherwell’s highest rating after a busy afternoon against a Celtic side who registered 26 shots and held 66% possession.

Lukas Fadinger is the home side’s highest-rated outfield player on 7.5. Tom Sparrow, Martin Moormann, Joe Hodge and substitute Ibrahim Said each receive 7.

Motherwell player	Rating
Alex Paulsen	9
Lukas Fadinger	7.5
Tom Sparrow	7
Martin Moormann	7
Joe Hodge	7
Ibrahim Said	7

Scales and Baur lead Celtic ratings

Scales made two tackles and completed 96% of his passes, while Baur contributed four key passes. Both receive 8.5.

Kieran Tierney follows on 8. Goalscorers Durán and Nygren are among six Celtic players rated 7.5.

Celtic player	Rating
Liam Scales	8.5
Mika Joel Baur	8.5
Kieran Tierney	8
Colby Donovan	7.5
Dane Murray	7.5
Callum McGregor	7.5
Camilo Durán	7.5
Benjamin Nygren	7.5
Sebastian Tounekti	7.5

These tables include the ratings supplied for the match, rather than every player who appeared.

For more from the weekend, see our Rangers vs Kilmarnock player ratings. Upcoming fixtures are available through Celtic’s official website and Motherwell’s fixture list.

How we rate: Ratings are out of 10 and based on the match. Player notes use the supplied match statistics.