CELTA VIGO NEWS

Sprains ankle Carreira has sprained his ankle and is set to remain out for Celta Vigo.

Impact Carreira is set for some time on the sidelines with a sprained ankle. He had been an unused sub the last three La Liga matches for Celta, starting three times in four appearances since coming back from loan.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Four shots but failes to score Hugo Alvarez generated four shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Leganes.

Impact Alvarez has continued his goalless run, extending to six games since he scored his only goal this season. This was the first time in 11 games this season that he has taken more than two shots, and is only the second time he has created three chances.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots but fails to score Aspas had five shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Leganes.

Impact Aspas attempted five shots for the first time this season but failed to score. The forward has scored four goals this season but hasn't scored in his last two games. In the two games where he has taken four or more shots this season, he has failed to score.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in heavy loss Guaita recorded one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 loss against Leganes.

Impact Guaita conceded three for the second time in seven matches as his side lost heavily away from home. He was only able to make one save for the second consecutive game. This came two games after his first clean sheet of the season.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Back on injury report Jailson suffered an injury to his left adductor, according to his club.

Impact Jailson is back on the injury report after just returning in the club's last match, this time going down with a groin issue. This will leave him out for Sunday's match against Leganes, like being labeled as questionable following that match. He hasn't saw a start since his previous injury, so this shouldn't shake up too much within the starting XI.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back after suspension Moriba completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Leganes on Sunday.

Impact Moriba has moved in and out of the starting lineup, so there's a chance his return to availability won't move the needle too much from a fantasy perspective. The RB Leipzig loanee has started in four of his seven appearances in 2024/25, but he's yet to record a goal or an assist from his role as a central midfielder.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return from ban Aspas completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Leganes on Sunday.

Impact Aspas is a key player for Celta Vigo even though his prime was years ago, and the veteran striker should return to the lineup right away. The 37-year-old has four goals and two assists across nine appearances (seven starts) in 2024/25.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe Scores Screamer vs. Celta Vigo Kylian Mbappé scored a magnificent strike to give Real Madrid the lead against Celta Vigo.

OCTOBER 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns to bench Ristic (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Ristic had returned to training this week, so it is no surprise to see him back on the team sheet Saturday. The defender will hope to see time off the bench to test his legs, hoping to remain healthy after a hindered 2023/24 season.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench spot Jailson (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Jailson was cleared of his injuries ahead of the match but doesn't start in his return to play, having been placed on the bench Saturday. He started in the five matches before his injury and will hope to earn that spot back next contest.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Real Madrid Bamba (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Bamba had been cleared of his injuries and that earned him a spot in the starting XI Saturday. He has now started in four of the eight matches he has been available for, continuing to see time in more of a rotational role.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, set for return Ristic (calf) is an option for Saturday's match against Real Madrid, according to manager Claudio Giraldez. "We have emptied the infirmary. Mihalio completed the entire week [of tr...

Impact Ristic is set for a return and possibly his season debut if given time Saturday, as he has been cleared of his calf issues. This is huge news for the club after his extended absence, gaining back an experienced player that is likely to serve in a rotational role. He will now hope to keep his injury issues behind him after sitting out much of last season due to constant issues.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for play Jailson (thigh) is set for a return against Real Madrid on Saturday, according to his club.

Impact Jailson looks to have recovered from the issues he picked up in early October, having put his thigh rupture in the rearview mirror. The question will be if he is fit enough to start immediately, as they may want to be cautious and start him on the bench. He did start in the five matches before his injury, and will look to reclaim that spot from Marcos Alonso.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five clearances in win Alonso created one chance, made five clearances, three interceptions and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Alonso made his third consecutive start as a center-back and this was definitely his best performance since he joined Celta, with him being a key part of a defensive line that held the home team scoreless despite playing with two men down for more than 30 minutes in the second half. With 11 clearances, six interceptions and two blocks since becoming part of the lineup, Alonso looks very comfortable at his new position.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit clearances in win Starfelt made two tackles (both won), 10 clearances and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Starfelt returned to the team after being benched in the previous contest and made most of the new chance by pacing all players in clearances and being key for his team to withstand some heavy pressure during the last 30 minutes despite playing with two men down. Starfelt's season-high 10 clearances were most than his combined production from the previous three appearances.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps first season clean sheet Guaita made five saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Guaita had his best performance of the year as he made multiple big saves throughout the contest, especially after his team started playing with two men down in the second half. This was the first clean sheet of the year for the goalkeeper, who really needed this after conceding six goals and making just eight saves over his previous four starts.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Mingueza delivered an assist, had two off-target shots, created two chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Las Palma...

Impact Mingueza had another great performance at the attacking end, this time playing from the right and once again it led to an appearance on the scoresheet as he assisted Borja Iglesias' winner with a perfect cross in the 28th minute. That's now two goals and four assists over eight starts for the full-back, who's been among La Liga's best at his position.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner against Las Palmas Iglesias scored a goal off three shots (one on target) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Iglesias was always a threat inside the opposition's box as he sent home a cross from the right to score the lone goal of the match in the 28th minute and was involved in many other dangerous plays until the moment he was subbed off because his team had two players sent off in a two-minute span before the hour mark. With four goals over nine starts this season, the striker is having a bounceback campaign after a disappointing six-month spell in Germany.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared of injuries Bamba (knee) has been cleared of his injuries and is fit moving forward, according to his club.

Impact Bamba received a huge boost Tuesday, as it has now been confirmed the midfielder is ready for a return. This comes after missing the club's last two games with a knee injury. He should be on the team sheet to face Real Madrid on Oct. 19 following the international break, likely seeing time off the bench after starting in three of his seven appearances on the team sheet when fit.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in win Saturday Moriba was sent off in Saturday's 1-0 win over Las Palmas after receiving two yellow cards over a two-minute stretch.

Impact Moriba was booked in the 52nd minute over a harsh challenge in midfield, and he was sent off just two minutes later following another hard tackle. The central midfielder has been in and out of the XI to start the season, but now he'll miss the matchup against Real Madrid on Oct. 19. Moriba will be eligible to return against Leganes on Oct. 27.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off for arguing Aspas was sent off in Saturday's 1-0 win over Las Palmas after receiving two yellow cards over a three-minute span.

Impact Aspas started arguing with the referee once Ilaix Moriba was sent off in the early stages of the second half, and he was eventually sent off to leave Celta with nine players. The veteran striker will miss the match against Real Madrid after the break, but he should return to the side for the Oct. 27 matchup against Leganes.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out three weeks Jalison is set to miss around three weeks of action after suffering a rupture in his thigh, according to his club.

Impact Jailson will be heading to the sidelines, as he suffered the injury after feeling discomfort while in training. This will be a significant loss, as he had started in five of their six matches to open the season. That said, expect Javier Manquillo or Carlos Dominguez to take his spot until fit again, with a return expected around the start of November.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with group Bamba (knee) is questionable for Saturday's match against Las Palmas after training, accoridng to his club.

Impact Bamba could be in for a return after missing the club's last match, as he did train with the group ahead of the match. However, this will still come down to a fitness test ahead of the match. He has started in three of his seven appearances this campaign but has gone unused three times off the bench already, likely seeing the same fate if selected for Saturday.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts eight crosses Mingueza had eight crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Girona.

Impact Mingueza's return from a one-game absence was marked by his new season high in crosses. Quality-wise, they lacked though, considering the wide midfielder recorded only one accurate cross. Mingueza will look to rectify that problem in October.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable output in start Rodriguez generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Girona.

Impact On Sunday, Rodriguez got his first shot of the 2024-25 La Liga. He has created multiple chances in each of his last three starts. From the flank, Rodriguez has not been too bad in terms of quantity and quality, logging 10 corners and 14 crosses (four accurate).

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE