Celta Vigo Team News - Soccer

Anastasios Douvikas - Listed in squad Douvikas (mouth) is in the squad for Friday's game against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact The striker didn't play in the Copa del Rey against Santander due to pharyngotonsillitis, but he's back in the mix and should be an option upfront. Don't expect him to have a lot of fantasy upside, though, as Borja Iglesias is likely to operate as the starting striker.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Javi Manquillo - Available to face Rayo Manquillo (ankle) is in the squad for Friday's game against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Manquillo has been participating in full training over the last two weeks, so it's not surprising to see him in the squad for this matchup Friday. The defender has started in seven of his nine appearances this season, so it's not out of the question to see him move back into the XI right away if deemed healthy by the coaching staff.

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Hugo Sotelo - Makes squad for Friday Sotelo (knee) is in the squad for Friday's game against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sotelo returned to group training after the Christmas break, so it's not surprising to see him back in the squad for this matchup. The central midfielder has started in seven of his 12 league outings in 2024-25, recording 11 chances created, 18 crosses, 13 corners taken and 14 tackles.

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Jailson - Won't be risked Friday Jailson (groin) is out for Friday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to manager Claudio Giraldez. "Jailson because yesterday he has a little discomfort and we prefer not to...

Impact Jailson won't play Friday despite being given the green light by the medical staff, as the midfielder will be preserved for another math to ensure he is fully fit before taking the field. That said, he likely will be ready for their next match against Real Madrid in Copa del Rey play on Jan. 14. This would be good news, as he has started in five of his six appearances but hasn't featured since Sept. 22 due to the injury.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tadeo Allende - Won't play vs. Rayo Vallecano Allende (not injury related) won't be available for Friday's match against Rayo Vallecano, manager Claudio Giraldez told media Thursday. "Allende has been left out of the squad sin...

Impact Allende has been linked with a loan move to Inter Miami in MLS, so Celta aren't going to risk him. The team will be without Iago Aspas (calf), but they should still have enough depth in the attacking third to withstand the absence of Allende.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Few weeks out Aspas (calf) will miss three to four weeks after imaging tests revealed a fibrillar tear in the soleus of his left leg, the club announced.

Impact Aspas will miss three to four La Liga games due to a calf injury. This is a significant blow for the club, as the captain plays a key role in the attack and set pieces. Pablo Duran or Williot Swedberg could be in line to fill in as the right winger.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jones El-Abdellaoui - Signs with Celta Vigo El-Abdellaoui has signed a contract with Celta Vigo from Valerenga until 2029, the club announced.

Impact El-Abdellaoui joins Vigo from Norwegian side Valerenga, where he recorded 16 goals and five assists in 34 appearances across all competitions this season, with the Norwegian championship concluding in November. The 18-year-old Norwegian, who represents Norway's U18 team, is expected to develop at Celta Vigo and serve as a right-wing alternative when captain Iago Aspas requires rest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Picks up calf injury Aspas (calf) is in doubt for Friday's match against Rayo Vallecano due to a calf injury he reportedly sustained in the Copa del Rey game, according to the club.

Impact Aspas is in doubt for Friday's match against Vallecano, according to the club. As Vigo's primary attacking threat, his absence would be a significant blow. If he is unable to start, Jonathan Bamba or Williot Swedberg could be options to fill in.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Celta Vigo and Real Sociedad advance to the last 16 of the Copa del Rey

Alfonso Gonzalez scored twice including a stoppage-time winner as Celta Vigo beat 10-man Racing Santander 3-2 to advance to the last 16 of the Copa del Rey

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anastasios Douvikas - Didn't train Friday Douvikas (mouth) was not training with the team Friday ahead of the Copa del Rey match against Santander due to pharyngotonsillitis, the club announced.

Impact Douvikas is doubtful for Sunday's cup match, and it remains uncertain if he will be available for La Liga action against Rayo Vallecano on Jan. 10. He has not been a regular starter for Celta Vigo this season, with Borja Iglesias being preferred by the coach.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jailson - Receives green light Jailson (groin) has been cleared to return by the medical staff, according to the club.

Impact Jailson sustained a groin injury in late October but has been cleared by doctors for a return. His next chance to feature in La Liga comes against Rayo Vallecano on Jan. 10.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Sotelo - Returns to training Sotelo (knee) is back in training and should be available to face Rayo Vallecano on Friday, Jan. 10.

Impact Sotelo is back in training after missing two of the team's last two matches due to a nagging knee problem. The midfielder hasn't been a regular, though, so his return to the squad shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions going forward.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Manquillo - Back in training Manquillo (ankle) is back in training and should be available to face Rayo Vallecano on Friday, Jan. 10.

Impact Manquillo suffered a grade 2 left ankle sprain in the 3-1 loss versus Espanyol on Nov. 30. However, he's back in training and is expected to be an option to add depth defensively once the league campaign resumes on Jan. 10. Manquillo has started in seven of his nine appearances this season. He should eventually return to the starting lineup once he's 100 percent healthy, which could be the case for the match against Rayo.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Signs contract extension until 2026 Aspas has signed a contract extension with his forever club, Celta Vigo, keeping him at the team until 2026, as announced by the club.

Impact Aspas has been the emblematic captain of Celta Vigo and will continue to lead the club for another two years, as announced by the club as a Christmas present for the supporters. This season, the Spaniard has recorded six goals and three assists across 16 appearances, contributing to 37 shots and creating 22 chances.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Subbed off on Saturday Iglesias generated one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Iglesias created a chance and also made two clearances and a tackle. He has featured in every game, but has not scored since his goal against Las Palmas in early October.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Alonso - Plays full game Alonso had two shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad.

Impact Alonso contributed defensively with six clearances, one interception and one tackle. He has started the last three games and recorded 15 clearances and a tackle and interception apiece.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dominguez - Subbed in on Saturday Dominguez generated one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad.

Impact Dominguez replaced Oscar Mingueza for the stoppage time and recorded only a couple of touches. This was Dominguez's first appearance in over two months.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Gonzales - Assists on Saturday Gonzalez assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Real Sociedad.

Impact Gonzalez set up a tap in for Pablo Duran in first half stoppage time. Gonzalez completed a dribble and also made a tackle. He has featured in 11 games, starting three of those and has accumulated two goal contributions in the last five games.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Duran - Nets brace Duran scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.

Impact Duran opened the scoring with a bullet strike in the 40th minute assisted by Javi Rodriguez. Duran then doubled the advantage in first half stoppage time by tapping in Alfonso Gonzalez cross. Duran has featured in eight games and these goals opened his tally for the campaign.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Registers clean sheet Guaita had one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad.

Impact Guaita recorded one save and three clearances and registered his fourth clean sheet of the campaign. He has accumulated 11 saves in the last five games, recording two clean sheets. Next, he faces Rayo Vallecano.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Carreira Vilarino - Returns to squad Carreira (ankle) is in the squad for Saturday's game against Real Sociedad.

Impact Carreira will return to the squad after missing the past six games with an ankle injury. He'll add depth off the bench, but given that he hasn't suited up since Sep. 29, he isn't expected to carry a lot of fantasy upside for the time being.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Damian Rodriguez - Makes squad to face Sociedad Rodriguez (personal) is in the squad for Saturday's game against Real Sociedad.

Impact Rodriguez missed Celta's previous match with an injury, but he'll be available to suit up Saturday and should be an option off the bench. The midfielder has started in six of his 11 appearances this season, so his fantasy upside isn't very high at the moment.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Sotelo - Out for Saturday's game Sotelo (knee) sustained a bruise to his right knee and will miss Real Sociedad's game on Saturday, the club confirmed.

Impact Sotelo has appeared in 12 games this season, creating 11 chances, crossing 18 times, and taking 13 corners. He has not been a regular starter, and with his absence, Fran Beltran and Ilaix Moriba are expected to feature in the midfield.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

"We study him like we would study a player from Celta Vigo or Levante" - When Real Madrid superstar made emphatic claim on Lionel Messi Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made a bold claim about Barcelona legend Lionel Messi ahead of an El Clasico in 2020.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Mihailo Ristic - Picks up injury against Sevilla Ristic is dealing with a Grade I fibrillar tear in his right semimembranosus muscle, the club announced.

Impact Ristic is questionable for the match against Real Sociedad on Dec. 21. He picked up an injury just 13 minutes after being subbed in during Sevilla's game. He has not been a regular starter for Celta Vigo this season, having played in only four matches and registering three crosses, three tackles, and four clearances.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Celta Vigo and Real Sociedad advance to the last 16 of the Copa del Rey