Whatever you may say about Celtic and their European away form, they could never be labelled a boring watch.

From edge-of-the-seat to splayed fingers over eyes, they do like to make sure it’s interesting.

And it was difficult not watch the display against Ferencvaros last night and not think that it might well have been Celtic’s season in microcosm.

The cheapness of the goals conceded were a reminder of the lapses that have plagued the club, albeit that on league duty they can boast the best defence in the country, but from middle to front Celtic have shown a devasting attacking prowess.

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The third goal against the Hungarians epitomised the manner in which Ange Postecoglou wishes his side to play; the tenacity to win the ball, Kyogo’s intelligence to see the pass, the ability to execute the pass and Lionel Abada’s finish were all the sum of the philosophical parts the Greek-Australian has been preaching since the day he arrived at the club this summer.

It is a result that guarantees Celtic some form of European football beyond the Christmas festivities and while it will heighten both an appetite and belief in terms of making sure that is in the Europa League, the focus now returns to domestic duties this weekend.

But it would be remiss to discuss any kind of Celtic performance without putting the spotlight on Kyogo. Celtic with him and Celtic without him are two different propositions and while Postecoglou will be wary of overplaying the Japanese playmaker, the reality is that he is the one who makes his side tick.

The luxury of resting him just isn’t there yet.

The understanding he has with Jota created a glorious snapshot in the game in Glasgow between the sides and it was on show against in Budapest in that second goal of the evening.

It gets Celtic back on the front foot after the limpness of the weekend draw against Livingston and the scorched chance to go top of the league, albeit temporarily. It resets the team and offers a reminder that on current evidence there remains much more to come.

James Forrest’s return is an interesting one in terms of where he might fit now into the starting XI while Christopher Jullien is edging ever closer to a return to first-team duties.

Crucially, though, it is now about striving for a level of consistency from Celtic. When it comes together, as it has in flashes this season, they are a team who are capable of running riot. There is a confidence re-emerging, perhaps evidenced in their ability to recover from being pegged back against Ferencvaros and then to see the game out in the latter stages.

It is about harnessing all of the positives that came out of last night’s win and utilising them to flex some domestic muscle.