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Vicente Guaita - Concedes once in loss Guaita registered one save and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Guaita was well on his way to a clean sheet Thursday, but Julian Alvarez scored the match-winning goal in the 90th minute. It was one of just two shots on target he faced in the loss. He faces a slightly more favorable matchup Sunday versus Girona, a side which has scored eight goals in seven league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Álvarez scores late to give Atletico Madrid 1-0 win over Celta Vigo

Atletico Madrid picked up momentum ahead of the derby against Real Madrid with a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo thanks to Julián Álvarez’s 90th-minute winner in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

🔴 RC CELTA vs ATLÉTICO DE MADRID - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO

SEPTEMBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Javi Manquillo - Starting vs. Atletico Madrid Manquillo (groin) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Manquillo will start on the right side of the defense in a game where Celta have decided to introduce quite a few changes to their regular XI. Manquillo will probably be focused more on the defensive aspect of the game given Atletico's star-studded attacking power.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Manquillo - On team sheet Manquillo (groin) is on the team sheet for Thursday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Manquillo is set to return to the pitch Thursday after missing the last two matches with a groin injury. He had started two matches at center back, totaling five clearances, one tackle and one interception during his second campaign with Celta.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dominguez - Gets call for Thursday Dominguez (groin) is on the team sheet for Thursday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Dominguez looks to have recovered from a small injury and will be an option for Thursday. He's started three of the four games played, totaling six tackles, 13 clearances and three interceptions. The defender will be in contention to start with Diego Llorente and Natan for the center back role for Real Betis.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Sends in five crosses Bamba took an off target shot, crossed five times (two accurate) and created a chance during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Bamba was held off the scoresheet, but was active in attack from left wing. The attacker has yet to have a goal involvement this season and returned to the starting XI in the match after being an unused substitute in Celta's previous two matches.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Concedes three Sunday Guaita allowed three goals while making two saves during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Guaita allowed two goals in the first half and one in the second as Celta dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has started back-to-back matches allowing four goals while making three saves after starting the season as the backup keeper.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Damian Rodriguez - Main creator for Celta Rodriguez crossed seven times (two accurate), created two chances, blocked a shot and made an interception during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Rodriguez was held off the scoresheet, but was active on both sides of the ball leading Celta in crosses, chances created, blocks and interceptions. The midfielder has yet to have a goal involvement this season, but is the main free kick and corner kick taker at the club.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Converts penalty in loss Aspas scored a goal with his lone shot while creating two chances during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Aspas found the back of the net from the penalty spot in the 25th minute while tying for the team-high with two chances created. The goal was the third of the season for the forward who has a goal involvement in back-to-back matches while being a locked in starter at forward for Celta Vigo.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Oscarla Mingueza - Suffers muscle tear Mingueza Mingueza has appeared to suffer a muscle tear to his hip and will be set for further scans.

Impact Mingueza is likely heading to the injured list following a hip injury suffered against Athletic Club. He had started off the season on the right track with two goals and three assists in six appearances. The midfielder is set to undergo further testing to find out the timetable of his return.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Oscarla Mingueza - Forced off early Mingueza was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Athletic Club due to an injury.

Impact Mingueza left after just five minutes succumbing to injury and being replaced by Marcos Alonso. The extent of Mingueza's injury should be determined ahead of mid week action against Atletico Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jailson - Ready for Sunday Jailson (shoulder) is starting for Celta Vigo during Sunday's clash with Athletic Club.

Impact Jailson was a doubt in the buildup to the match after undergoing scans on his shoulder, but has recovered in time to start Sunday. The defender starts his fifth straight match Sunday having combined for three interceptions and six clearances over his last three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De La Torre - Back on injury list De la Torre is out for Sunday's match against Atheltic due to ankle issues, according to his club.

Impact De la Torre is back on the injury list, as he cannot kick the injury bug as he still looks to make his season debut. This is a brutal run for the midfielder who started in 22 of his 31 appearances last season. He is currently back in the gym as he works on his recovery, likely leaving a return date still a couple of weeks away.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Mihailo Ristic - Not ready for return Ristic (calf) is out for Sunday's match against Atheltic, according to his club.

Impact Ristic will continue on the sidelines, having yet to debut this season. However, he is nearing a return, having trained individually this week. That said, he should be an option soon, likely coming in one of their two matches before the end of September.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Duran - Start results in assist Duran assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Valladolid.

Impact For the first time since joining Celta Vigo, Duran was part of its starting XI. He rewarded the addition by logging an assist to Celta's first goal. While it is unclear if Duran starting will be at least a semi-regular feature, he has made a case for himself with his effort Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Creates chance that leads to assist Aspas assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Valladolid.

Impact Aspas created three chances, the last of them a long pass to Tasos Douvikas for Celta Vigo's third goal Sunday. The former already has multiple assists across his 2024-25 season. Since the 2015-16 La Liga, Aspas has been signed with Celta and never logged fewer than three assists across any season.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Alvarez - Finally makes some noise Alvarez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 win over Valladolid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact In between Celta Vigo's season opener on Aug. 16 and Sunday, Alvarez had been quiet offensively, with his contributions solely one shot on goal and a chance created. But on Sunday, he finally made some noise, kicking off Celta Vigo's eventual win with his first goal of the 2024-25 La Liga.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Continues goal streak Iglesias scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 win over Valladolid.

Impact On Sunday, it was a case of the right place and time for Iglesias, who scored by heading in a ball that went to him after a Karl Jakob Hein save. Since entering Celta Vigo's starting XI on Aug. 26, Iglesias has logged three appearances and scored one goal during each of them.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Anastasios Douvikas - Reserve appearance leads to goal Douvikas scored one goal to go with four shots (four on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 win over Valladolid.

Impact Since starting in Celta Vigo's first two games of the 2024-25 La Liga, Douvikas has been a reserve for the team. But on Sunday, he logged his first goal this season. Ideally for Douvikas, his latest appearance grants him a better chance at re-entering Celta Vigo's starting XI. But with Borja Iglesias starting in Douvikas' previous role at striker and scoring in three consecutive appearances, the latter primarily playing that position immediately is far from a certainty.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - One save, one goal conceded Guaita had one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Guaita was promoted to Celta Vigo's starting XI on Sunday. However, the goalkeeper did not make a good impression, saving only one of two shots that went his way. Guaita will look to bounce back Sunday at Athletic, though his role as a starter is not secure with Ivan Villar available.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jailson - Dealing with shoulder issues Jailson picked up a shoulder injury in Sunday's match against Valladolid, according to his club.

Impact Jailson is questionable for the club's upcoming match, as he has been handed a shoulder injury that ended his day early Sunday. He has undergone initial scans, with a bone injury having been ruled out and a muscle injury as the final diagnosis. His status going into Sunday's match is up in the air, although they will hope he is an option after starting in four of his five appearances to begin the season.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Gonzales - Suspension over Gonzalez completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Impact Gonzalez has recorded just two appearances and one start this season, and the striker is not expected to return to the starting lineup soon as long as most of the reliable options, such as Iago Aspas and Jonathan Bamba, remain available. He could see minutes off the bench, but that's not enough to make him reliable in fantasy.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Williot Swedberg - Available as expected Swedberg (ankle) is in the squad to face Real Valladolid on Sunday.

Impact Swedberg returns from an ankle injury which forced him off at halftime during Celta's last match. The attacker has recovered over the international break, but begins Sunday's contest on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Álvarez scores late to give Atletico Madrid 1-0 win over Celta Vigo