Celta Vigo Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Jailson - 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

Jonathan Bamba - 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

Mihailo Ristic - 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

Jailson - 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

Marcos Alonso - 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

Carl Starfelt - 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

Vicente Guaita - 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

Oscarla Mingueza - 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

Borja Iglesias - 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

Jonathan Bamba - 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

Ilaix Moriba - 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

Iago Aspas - 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

Jailson - 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

Jonathan Bamba - 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

Oscarla Mingueza - 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

Damian Rodriguez - 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

Williot Swedberg - Assist off bench Swedberg assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Girona.

Impact For the first time since the beginning of Celta Vigo's 2024-25 season, Swedberg directly contributed to a goal, scored by Iago Aspas. The first months of Celta Vigo's 2024-25 campaign have seen him log one goal and two assists across five substitute appearances.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Scores off bench Aspas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Girona.

Impact Sunday marked Aspas' lone bench appearance of September, and he made his temporary demotion count by getting back on the scoresheet. He will finish September with two goals and one assist.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Allows goal, logs four saves Guaita recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Girona.

Impact Even though Yangel Herrera scored past Guaita, the goalkeeper logged four saves, which he had recorded across his other three games in September. Up next for Guaita is an Oct. 5 game at Las Palmas.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Picks up knee injury Bamba (knee) was not an option during Sunday's 1-1 draw to Girona.

Impact Bamba was left out Sunday with a knee injury and is at risk of missing the Las Palmas clash. He's seem four appearances to open up the campaign, starting three times while producing 10 crosses (four accurate), five chances created and four tackles.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Sotelo - Renews contract Sotelo has signed a new contract with Celta, according to his club.

Impact Sotelo will not be leaving Celta for a few more seasons after working out a new contract until 2028. He has held more of a rotational role this campaign, starting in three of his eight appearances on the team sheet. That said, this is an extension for the future, as the midfielder is only 20.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29 • YOUTUBE

Oscarla Mingueza - Back after one match Mingueza (hip) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Girona.

Impact Mingueza is back after missing one match due to a muscle tear in his hip. The defender takes up a role in the Celta back line having started every match prior to the absence in mid week.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Two shots in loss Iglesias registered two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Iglesias failed to score for the second straight match, but he extended his streak to five matches with at least one shot on goal. He also created his first chance and recorded his first cross of the season. He was productive on the defensive end too as he recorded one tackle, three interceptions and one clearance before he was subbed off in the 76th minute for Tasos Douvikas.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Four shots in loss Aspas generated four shots (two on goal) in Thursday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Aspas led the attack with four shots Thursday, setting a new season high. He put two on target for the third time this season and the first since Aug. 23. He also intercepted one pass before he was subbed off in the 84th minute for Ilaix Moriba.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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