CELTIC 3-1 RB LEIPZIG PLAYER RATINGS: Which player notched a stunning double? Who recovered after early error? Who came out on top in battle against the visitors’ dangerman?

Celtic took a huge step towards securing a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League with a fine come-from-behind victory over RB Leipzig.

Christoph Baumgartner silenced the home crowd midway through the first half with a close-range header to put his side ahead, before the hosts roared back to take a 2-1 lead at the break thanks to a Nicolas Kuhn double.

Reo Hatate sealed the three points with a quarter of the match remaining after a mistake by Hungarian goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi.

It is now seven points from a possible 12 so far for Brendan Rodgers’ men, who can almost guarantee a play-off place when they face Club Brugge at Celtic Park in their next European match.

Kevin McKenna is in charge of Celtic’s star players on what was a wonderful night for the Glasgow giants.

Nicolas Kuhn struck twice before the break to turn the match in Celtic’s favour

Midfielder Reo Hatate scored the great third goal to secure the points for his team

Celtic (4-3-3)

Kasper Schmeichel7 — Had no chance with opener. Some important saves after the break.

Alistair Johnston 6.5 — Did his job against the difficult Nusa, but stayed on task. Got assistance for the third.

Auston Trusty7 — Seemed a bit nervous in possession, but calmed down. In the right position to make some key clearances.

Cameron Carter-Vickers 7.5 — Achieved victory in his battle with Dangerman Sesko. Won his aerial duels and thwarted several dangerous attacks.

Greg Taylor 6.5 — Great assist to set Kuhn up for Celtic. Grew with the race and was always a willing runner.

Arne Engels6 – Caught napping at the back post when Baumgartner headed home from close range, but recovered well.

Cameron Carter-Vickers was a rock at the heart of the hosts’ defense throughout

Callum McGregor7 – A captain’s display. Composed in the middle of the park and held his way.

Reo Hatate 8 — A wonderful performance ended with a goal. Calm in possession and constantly on the front foot.

Nicolas Kuhn 8.5 — Arguably his best performance in a Celtic shirt. He notched a fine double and gave the visitors’ defense a torrid time.

Daizen Maeda 6 — Looked to have Geertruida defeated early, but wasn’t at his best. Played a role in creating Kuhn’s second.

Kyogo Furuhashi 6.5 — Had an excellent chance to get on the scoresheet in the first half, but otherwise quiet.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers saw his side come from behind to beat the Bundesliga side

Substitutes — Valle (Taylor 68), Bernardo (English 68), Scales (Carter-Vickers 74), Yang (Kuhn 74), Idah (Kyogo 82).

Not used — Sinisalo, Palma, McCowan, Nawrocki, Forrest, Ralston, Welsh.

Brendan Rodgers8 — Must have been happy to see the team get another big win.

RB Leipzig (4-4-2)

Gulacsi 4; Geertruida 5, Orban 6, Bitshiabu 5, Henrichs 6; Nusa 6.5 (Elmas 68), Baumgartner 7.5 (Ouedraogo 76), Kampl 6, Haidara 5 (Seiwald 76); Openda 5.5 (Silva 82), Sesko 5 (Poulsen 68).

Referee — Benoit Bastien 6