CELTA VIGO NEWS

Luca De la Torre - Called up Friday De la Torre (undisclosed) was named to the 23-man squad ahead of Friday's clash with Almeria.

Impact De la Torre left the pitch in the 80th minute versus Real Madrid on Friday but seems fit enough to play heading into the club's matchup with Almeria. The midfielder has started two straight contests in which he registered one shot (off target), one cross (inaccurate) and two tackles (one won). If de la Torre is unable to play, Renator Tapia could be an option to replace him in the starting XI.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Cervi - Set for 5-6 week absence Cervi is expected to miss 5-6 weeks after suffering a ruptured thigh tendon, the team announced Tuesday.

Impact The term rupture is never followed by good news when it comes to injuries but the upcoming international break will help minimize the number of matches the midfielder should be expected to miss. In fact, based on the timeline provided by the club, Cervi likely won't be back until after the October international break, though that hasn't been officially announced by the club. With Cervi on the shelf, Manu Sanchez figures to serve as the left-back option.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anastasios Douvikas - Completes La Liga move Douvikas completed a transfer to Celta Vigo from Utrecht on Monday.

Impact Douvikas scored 22 goals in 38 appearances for the club last season, adding an additional four assists along the way. With the move, the forward could push Iago Aspas and Jorgen Strand Larsen for a spot in the starting XI once he gets up to speed.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De la Torre - Taken off with injury De la Torre recorded one shot (zero on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid. He was injured and subbed out in the 81st minute.

Impact De La Torre got his second start in a row for Celta, however was forced to exit in the 80th minute after picking up an undisclosed injury. More details of his injury should be released in the next coming days, however if he has to miss Friday's clash with Almeria, then Carles Perez could grab the start in his place.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Allows one in loss Villar recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Real Madrid.

Impact Villar was able to deny Rodrygo from the spot, however was not able to stop Jude Bellingham's shot to take the loss Friday. It was, however, his first saved penalty in league play since taking over for Agustin Marchesin (Achilles). The keeper has now allowed four goals in the last three matches on six saves in that span.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Cervi - Forced off Cervi was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Friday's clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Cervi lasted 45 minutes before being forced off. The nature of the injury was unclear but Cervi appeared to stay down after a tackle before being helped off the pitch. Manu Sanchez came on to replace Cervi and could see a role in the starting XI if the injury holds Cervi out for a Sept. 1 trip to Almeria.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Agustin Marchesin - Added to squad Marchesin (Achilles) is back on the team sheet for Friday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Marchesin finds himself back in the traveling squad for the first time since February after tearing his Achilles in training. He returned to training with the team about a month ago and now is well enough to be apart of the team heading into the weekend. Coming back from such a severe injury it's hard to expect him to jump right back into the game, so there is a good chance Ivan Villar still is the starter in net against Real Madrid.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Paciencia - Remains limited to individual work Paciencia (calf) has yet to participate in first-team training, the team announced Tuesday.

Impact While not officially ruled out, Paciencia almost certainly will not be in the squad to face Real Madrid on Friday considering he isn't training with the squad. For now, the forward remains out indefinitely until he is given the all-clear to get back onto the training pitch.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Set for three-week absence Perez will miss the next three weeks due to his groin problem, the team announced Tuesday.

Impact Based on Perez's timing, he will be out through the international break but could be an option following the added time off. Luca de la Torre replaced Perez in the starting XI versus Real Sociedad on Saturday and will likely remain the preferred option over the next three weeks. For his part, once cleared to play, Perez should challenge to reclaim his spot in the starting XI.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Sends in ten crosses in draw Aspas registered two shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51s...

Impact Aspas was held scoreless for the second consecutive week, but he was once again heavily involved offensively, leading the team with ten delivered crosses. The striker also created six chances, though he only took two shots compared to five in the previous fixture. He'll be aiming to score his first goal of the season in the upcoming fixture against Real Madrid.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Concedes once in draw Villar registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Villar was beaten by an Ander Barrenetxea header in the 22nd minute of the match, following a brilliant cross from Takefusa Kubo. Aside from that, the goalkeeper saw little action in the contest, as Real Sociedad managed only two shots on goal. His sole save of the match occurred in the second minute as he deflected a header from Carlos Fernandez. Next, Villar faces the daunting task of taking on Real Madrid, a team that has scored a combined five goals in their first two fixtures

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Scores equalizer in draw Mingueza scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Mingueza scored his first goal of the season, and it couldn't have been more dramatic. He netted the equalizer in the 94th minute of the contest after a corner deflection found its way to him. The right-back was highly involved offensively, recording three shots on goal, creating two chances, and delivering a pair of accurate crosses.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Picks up groin injury Perez is not in the traveling squad for Saturday's clash with Sociedad due to a groin injury.

Impact Perez wasn't included in the traveling squad after training throughout the week. The forward is a major loss in the first team though Gabriel Veiga's return to the traveling squad could give a ready-made replacement. Perez's next chance to return is an Aug. 25 clash with Real Madrid.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Paciencia - Not included in traveling squad Paciencia (calf) is not in the traveling squad for Saturday's trip to Sociedad.

Impact Paciencia also missed the season opener and now faces another match on the sideline due to the calf strain. His first chance to return will be an Aug. 25 clash at home against Real Madrid.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Agustin Marchesin - Still not on team sheet Marchesin (Achilles) is not on the team sheet for Saturday's match Real Sociedad.

Impact Marchesin still needs time before returning to the team as he will miss Saturday's match. Ivan Villar will continue to the goalkeeping duties for the time being.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Delivers five crosses in defeat Bamba recorded one shot (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Osasuna.

Impact Bamba made his first league start for Celta Vigo after joining from Lille this summer. He was a significant contributor in his debut for the club as he registered the only shot on goal for his team. Unfortunately, none of his five crosses were accurate, and his team was held without a goal in their season opener. He'll look to pick up his first goal or assist for his new club in their upcoming matchup against Real Sociedad on Saturday.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Sotelo - Delivers five crosses in defeat Sotelo recorded five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Osasuna.

Impact Sotelo made his first career start for Celta Vigo and was tied for the most crosses sent in by a member of the team. Unfortunately for the midfielder only one of his five crosses was accurate. The 19-year-old also recorded one chance created and three tackles. It is yet to be seen whether he will be in the starting lineup when they face Real Sociedad on Saturday.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Fails to score in defeat Aspas generated five shots (zero on goal) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Osasuna.

Impact Aspas was held scoreless in the season opener, despite taking five shots in his 82 minutes of playing time. After a relatively underwhelming season for the striker, in which he scored the fewest goals in his Celta career, he'll be aiming to net his first goal of the season against Real Sociedad on Saturday.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Concedes twice in defeat Villar registered three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Osasuna.

Impact Villar had some early misfortune in the contest, as a stellar save from him deflected off the post and then off the head of Ruben Garcia, who managed to put it into the back of the net. He faced similar misfortune with the second goal of the match, as a shot from Moi Gomez was slightly deflected by a defender, preventing the keeper from making the save. Next, Villar will face Real Sociedad, a team that scored once in their opener against Girona.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Signs four-year deal Starfelt will make a move to Spain after agreeing to a four-year deal with Celta Vigo from Celtic.

Impact Starfelt spent the last three season playing with Scottish side Celtic, making 63 appearances while scoring three goals. He will play in La Liga for the first time in his career and will likely challenge Unai Nunez and Joseph Aidoo for the starting center back role.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Agustin Marchesin - Returns to team training Marchesin (Achilles) is back to team training Thursday after training individually with the goalkeepers in July.

Impact Marchesin is inching closer to his season return as he is back in team training. He will aim for his return on Aug 19 against Real Sociedad, looking to retake his starting goalkeeper spot over Ivan Villar.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Rodriguez - Pens four-year extension Rodriguez signed a four-year contract extension with Celta Vigo, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Rodriguez extended his contract with Celta Vigo through 2028 the club announced. The midfielder returned to fitness during pre-season and has now earned a new long-term deal with the club. When fit Rodriguez could play a significant role in the first team though injuries have hindered him in recent seasons.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Rodriguez - Named to squad Tuesday Rodriguez (knee) will be in contention to face SD Compostela in Tuesday's friendly after being named to the full squad.

Impact While there is no guarantee Rodriguez will get onto the pitch, he at least appears to be trending in the right direction and may at least be available for the La Liga season opener versus Osasuna on Aug. 13. Injuries limited the midfielder to just seven appearances last season, including three starts, in which he registered one goal on three shots (two on target), one assist and 13 crosses (three accurate). If he can secure a place in the starting XI, Rodriguez could offer decent offensive upside.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Rodriguez - Diagnosed with knee sprain Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a mild sprain to his medial collateral ligament of his left knee.

Impact Rodriguez is set to miss the start of the season after spraining his knee during preseason. He was only a reserve player during the 2022/23 campaign, and it could be the same case this season depending on how healthy he can stay.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C. Tangana interview: 'Football is about communion, not consumption. It's religious' The Spanish musician speaks exclusively with The Athletic about his passion for football, and his deep connection with Celta Vigo

AUGUST 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM