CELTA VIGO NEWS

Luca De la Torre - Sent off Thursday De la Torre picked up a second yellow card in the 68th minute against Deportivo Alaves on Thursday leading to his dismissal.

Impact De la Torre will now face a one-match ban versus Las Palmas on Monday due to his red card. The midfielder has started six straight matches for the club, recording one assist, five shots (one on target) and four crosses (one accurate) in his previous five tilts. Carles Perez could see his first start of the season with de la Torre unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski, Cancelo lead Barcelona to 3-2 comeback win over Celta with 3 goals in final 10 minutes

Robert Lewandowski scored two late goals before João Cancelo snatched the 89th-minute winner to lead Barcelona to a 3-2 comeback win over Celta Vigo at home in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Luca De la Torre - Assists opener in loss de la Torre assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Barcelona.

Impact de la Torre recorded his first goal contribution of the season Saturday as he set up Jorgen Strand Larsen's goal in the 19th minute to take the 1-0 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match to go with one tackle, one clearance and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Records assist in loss Aspas assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Aspas recorded his second assist of the season Saturday as he set up Tasos Douvikas' goal in the 76th minute to take the 2-0 lead. He created two chances for the sixth consecutive game and has 23 so far this season. He has yet to bag a goal this season despite taking 18 shots, but the veteran forward has scored at least 12 league goals in eight consecutive seasons so the goals are sure to come eventually.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anastasios Douvikas - Scores first La Liga goal Tasos Douvikas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Douvikas scored his first career La Liga goal Saturday, a strike in the 76th minute assisted by Iago Aspas to take the short-lived 2-0 lead. It marks his third league appearance since joining Celta Vigo in the summer, all of which have come off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Scores opener in loss Larsen scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Larsen scored his second goal of the season Saturday, a strike in the 19th minute assisted by Luca de la Torre to open up the scoring. He tied a season high with two shots on target and also created one chance before being subbed off in the 66th minute for Tasos Douvikas.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Concedes three late goals Villar registered three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact Villar conceded three goals in Saturday's loss, all within an eight minute span starting in the 81st minute with his side up 2-0. It's the most goals he has conceded in six matches this season, which is not too surprising given this will arguably be his toughest matchup of the season. He faces a significantly easier matchup Thursday versus Deportivo Alaves, a side which has scored five goals in six league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Traveling Saturday Perez (groin) is in the traveling squad for Saturday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Perez is available Saturday after overcoming a groin injury and being re-added to the squad. The winger should have the chance to get back on the pitch for the first time in four matches after receiving medical clearance.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Plays as Wingback again Mingueza had five crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Mingueza started the game as the right Wingback for the third game in the row so that he could contribute offensively and defensively. He created two chances and was able to register one tackle, one interception and one clearance. He has started all games this season and scored once.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Registers most crosses Aspas generated two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Aspas had a fantastic game as he created six chances which included four big chances. He got no response from his team and they failed to score. He also saved his team from conceding a goal as he made a crucial clearance off the line. He only has one assist and no goals in 5 games this season despite averaging three shots per game and creating four chances (one big chance) per game

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Concedes late goal against Mallorca Villar recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Mallorca.

Impact Villar made two saves and one clearance and conceded a goal in the 85th minute scored by Vedat Muriqi. He has made 11 saves in five apperances and is yet to keep his first clean sheet of the season. He faces his biggest challenge of the season so far next week against Barcelona.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De la Torre - Starting against Mallorca De La Torre (nose) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Mallorca.

Impact De La Torre suffered a broken nose while playing for the USMNT during the break, but he was able to train properly this week, so he'll remain in the XI, albeit with a protective mask. This will be his fourth league start in a row.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De la Torre - Makes squad for Saturday De La Torre (nose) is in the squad to play Saturday against Mallorca.

Impact De La Torre suffered a broken nose while representing the USMNT during a friendly against Uzbekistan, but he has been taking part in training while wearing a protective mask. It remains to be seen what kind of minutes he'll receive, though it's worth noting he has started in each of Celta's last three league outings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - In contention to play Perez (groin) has received medical clearance to play and should be 100 percent available to face Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Perez returned to training earlier this week, and he responded well to all the requirements from the coaching staff, so the medical staff has cleared the winger, meaning the injury is now a thing of the past. It wouldn't be shocking if he jumped into the starting lineup immediately.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De la Torre - Training Thursday De La Torre (nose) was pictured in training Thursday wearing a protective mask.

Impact De La Torre suffered a broken nose during a friendly against Uzbekistan and returned to Celta Vigo. It's unclear what sort of minutes the midfielder will be given during Saturday's clash with Mallorca, even with the protective mask.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Returns to training Perez (groin) has made his return to the training pitch, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Perez was involved in individual training with Celta on Tuesday after missing the past three weeks with a groin issue. The midfielder has not been deemed fit yet but is nearing a return to the pitch after Tuesday's announcement. With Celta's next game being in just a few days, it is unclear if Perez will even be an option as a substitute with him just returning to training. When he is healthy enough to play again, he will most likely challenge for a starting spot immediately and could be a starter in his first game back.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De la Torre - Suffers broken nose de la Torre suffered a broken nose during Saturday's friendly against Uzbekistan.

Impact de la Torre will struggle with the broken nose as he returns to league action before a Sept. 16 clash with Mallorca. It's unclear if it will actually cost him any sort of playing time, as it's possible he could be able to play with some sort of mask or protective equipment.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Finds back of net in win Swedberg scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 3-2 victory over Almeria.

Impact Swedberg was the unsung hero for Celta in this tight match, as his late header in the 87th minute was why Celta clinched the three points in an intense, back-and-forth match. This was Swedberg's first goal of the season, though considering he's yet to play more than 20 minutes in any of his three bench outings so far, his fantasy upside should remain limited in the near future unless he can secure a starting role.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Sanchez - Assists game-winning goal Manu Sanchez assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 3-2 win over Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th mi...

Impact Manu Sanchez was active on the left side of the defense but also contributed to the attack, and he set up the game-winning strike with a perfect cross that was nodded home by Williot Swedberg late in the second half. Sanchez will remain ana active crossing threat, but he should remain in the XI due to his defensive stats rather than his attacking numbers on a game-to-game basis.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Assists, active as playmaker Aspas assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Friday's 3-2 victory versus Almeria.

Impact Aspas set up Celta's first goal with a perfect free kick that was nodded home by Unai Nunez. The veteran striker is due a goal at some point, given how active he's been, and the same could've been said about him registering an assist. Through four appearances, Aspas has already racked up 13 shots, 15 chances created and 21 crosses and 15 crosses. That's a high-enough floor to start him on a regular basis.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Gives up two goals Friday Villar had three saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 3-2 victory over Almeria.

Impact Even though conceding two goals would kill almost instantly any fantasy performance, it's worth noting Villar can't be blamed for either of the goals, as both were finishes into the open goal from point-blank range. Villar will look to do a better job and perhaps keep a clean sheet when Celta takes on Mallorca at home after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Scores once on three shots Larsen scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 3-2 victory against Almeria.

Impact Larsen doubled Celta's lead in the first half, when he took advantage of a ball won by Luca de la Torre to slot a fierce shot past Luis Maximiano. The Denmark international has established an excellent partnership with Iago Aspas upfront and should remain in the starting lineup as long as he remains healthy. This was his first goal in four starts with Celta this season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Nunez - Scores rare goal in Friday's win Nunez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 3-2 win versus Almeria.

Impact The defender opened the scoring for Celta midway through the first half, as he latched on a cross from the right wing and nodded the ball home past Luis Maximiano from very close range. This was Nunez's first goal of the season, but as a center-back, most of his fantasy upside will be tied to clean sheets and all-around defensive stats.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Celta Vigo beats Almeria with late Swedberg goal for its first Liga win

Williot Swedberg has scored in the 87th minute as Celta Vigo defeated Almeria 3-2 for its first Spanish league victory of the season

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS