MICHAEL MOLS scored the only goal of the game against the Lanarkshire side while the Hoops also won 1-0, against Dundee at Celtic Park.
However, with only one goal in it they had to live dangerously at times and Motherwell almost forced an equaliser in the closing stages.
Fortunately, though, Mols’ deflected strike after only 14 minutes was enough to give the Light Blues a deserved three points.
Stefan Klos shook off a late injury scare to take his place between the sticks while Tugay Kerimoglu played sweeper again, a position he was so effective in against Monaco.
But there was no place for Ronaldo de Boer in the squad although Advocaat said afterwards that he will be fit for Galatasaray on Wednesday.
That is a game which is of vital importance for both sides and Rangers fans will be hoping Mols is back in the frame for that game after his half-time withdrawal today.