Jota was Celtic’s hero at Pittodrie for a second time this season as the Portuguese ended Aberdeen’s hopes of a stunning comeback to extend the leaders unbeaten run to 20 games.
The on-loan Benfica man- who netted the winner here back in October - bagged a double in the north east in a breathless encounter that had excitement and controversy in equal measure.
Ange Postecoglou’s men looked to be sailing to victory after Jota and Matt O’Riley netted inside three first half minutes to put them two up at the break.
