CELTA VIGO NEWS

Franco Cervi - Scores in draw Cervi scored one goal from two shots (two on goal), created one chance from four crosses and won four-of-five tackles during Monday's 1-1 draw with Levante.

Impact Cervi was one of the most productive players for his side in a match where usual star Iago Aspas didn't have as much to offer. With two goals and one assist in his last five matches, Cervi is starting to settle in Vigo after a tough opening to the season. Up next is a trip to Atletico Madrid, which may not be as easy a matchup as the following week against Mallorca.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Galan - Logs assist in draw Galan provided one assist from one chance created on 11 crosses (three accurate) during Monday's 1-1 draw with Levante.

Impact Galan helped Franco Cervi to his side's only goal after a productive outing Monday. Though Galan ranks seventh in the league in total crosses, he's recorded just two assists for a team that ranks in the top-half of total goals scored. This means that even in good matchups, his potential ceiling hasn't been the highest and he'll look to make a bigger impact Saturday against Atletico Madrid.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Creates one chance in draw Aspas created one chance from three crosses and conceded a yellow card during Monday's 1-1 draw with Levante.

Impact Aspas has tried to play a more creative role with four chances created in his last three matches, but he and his teammates have scored just once in their last two matches. He'll now travel to Atletico Madrid, which are tied for the fourth-most goals conceded to forwards in the league.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Mina - Takes one shot in draw Mina recorded one shot on target during Monday's 1-1 draw with Levante.

Impact Mina has gone cold lately with a missed penalty and no goals in his last four matches. As he and his teammates have scored just once in their last two games, Mina's own cold streak seems to be spread beyond his own performances. Up next is a trip to Atletico Madrid, which appear to be recovering their form after an inconsistent season so far.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Celta hosts Levante; Napoli at Cagliari

Celta Vigo hosts Levante with the visitors boosted by a stunning 1-0 win at defending champion Atlético Madrid in the previous round for only its second victory in the Spanish leag...

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iago Aspas - Takes one shot in draw Aspas took one off-target shot and made one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Cadiz.

Impact Aspas had a pretty quiet outing and couldn't help them find the back of the net to earn the road win. The forward has 11 goals in the season so far. He will now look to get on the scoresheet again when they host Levante on Monday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Makes three tackles at Cadiz Mendez made three tackles (one won), oneinterception, one clearance and one block in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Cadiz.

Impact Mendez had a good defensive outing to help them keep the clean sheet and earn the road draw. The midfielder co-led his side in tackles during the match. He will now look for an easier matchup against Levante on Monday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Mina - Misses PK in draw Mina took one shot on target, created one chance, sent in one inaccurate cross and made one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Cadiz.

Impact Mina had a quiet outing and also missed a PK in the 84th minute that would have secured the road win for his side. The forward has seven goals in the season. He will now look to bounce back when they host Levante on Monday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Galan - Sends in four crosses at Cadiz Galan created one chance, sent in four crosses (one accurate), made one tackle (zero won) and two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Cadiz.

Impact Galan had a good outing, leading his side in crosses, but it wasn't enough to earn three points on the road. The left-back also helped his defense keeping the clean sheet, but received his fourth yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now need to be extra careful against Levante on Monday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Cervi - Makes three tackles in draw Cervi registered one off-target shot, one inaccurate cross, three tackles (two won) and a yellow card in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Cadiz.

Impact Cervi co-led his side in tackles in the road draw, despite subbing off during halftime. The midfielder also received his third yellow card of the season, though. He will now face Levante on Monday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Dituro - Keeps clean sheet in draw Dituro made two saves during Saturday's 0-0 draw at Cadiz.

Impact Dituro wasn't really tested during the match, and secured the clean sheet to help them earn one point. That was his second straight shutout and fifth in his last eight starts. The goalkeeper will now look to keep things rolling against Levante on Monday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Galan - Sends in six crosses in win Galan sent in six inaccurate crosses, made two tackles (both won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Galan co-led his side in crosses during the home win as usual. The left-back has 94 crosses in the season now, but only one assist, though. He was also part of the defense that ketp the clean sheet. They will now face Cadiz on the road on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Sends in six crosses in win Aspas created three chances, sent in six crosses (two accurate), made two tackles (one won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Aspas had a good outing, leading his side both in chances created and crosses to help them earn the win at home. The forward has 11 goals and three assists in the season, and will now look to improve his numbers at Cadiz on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Mina - Takes five shots in win Mina took five shots (one on target), made one tackle (zero won) and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Mina had a good outing and led his side in shots during the home win, but couldn't find the back of the net. The forward has seven goals in the season. He will now look to keep things rolling when they visit Cadiz on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Suarez - Assists in home win Suarez assisted one goal from his only chance created, took two off-target shots, sent in four crosses (one accurate), made six tackle (two won), one interception, one clearance an...

Impact Suarez assisted Braiz Mendez's second goal in the 80th minute to give them the 2-0 lead and seal the home win -- and also led his side in tackles during the proccess. That was his second assist in the season, to go with two goals. He will now look to get on the scoresheet again at Cadiz on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Scores brace against Rayo Mendez scored two goals from three shots, created two chances, sent in one inaccurate cross, made one tackle (won) and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano...

Impact Mendez was the man of the match, scoring twice to give them three points at home. The midfielder now has four goals and two assists in the season. He will look to find the back of the net again when they visit Cadiz on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Dituro - Keeps clean sheet in win Dituro made zero saves during Saturday's 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Dituro wasn't really tested and had a quiet outing, but enough to help them earn the home win. That was his ninth clean sheet of the season and fourth in his last seven starts. The goalkeeper will now look to keep the momentum at Cadiz on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Tapia - Suffers right knee sprain Tapia (knee) picked up a sprain in his right knee during training, the club announced.

Impact Tapia picked up a mild strain in his right knee during training, and will be carefully recovering. While the injury isn't serious, Celta will hope to avoid any sort of aggravation of the injury and won't overly push Tapia. His first chance to play will be Saturday, away to Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM

Joseph Aidoo - Stays in starting XI Aidoo (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Vallecano.

Impact As expected, Aidoo is in the starting XI Saturday following the international break. The defender exited with a knock in the prior contest, but he's back in his usual central role against Vallecano. He has 14 league starts this season, supplying three clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Cervi - Contributes to goal again Cervi scored one goal during a 2-2 draw Saturday against Sevilla.

Impact Celta Vigo and Osasuna competed against each other on Jan. 19. Cervi logged his first La Liga assist of the year en route to Celta's 2-0 win. Impressively, he did better against Sevilla three days later. Cervi recorded his second goal of the 2021-22 La Liga on Saturday.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Records assist Mendez logged one assist during a 2-2 draw Saturday against Sevilla.

Impact Mendez simply benefited from passing the ball to Iago Aspas, who created sufficient physical space for Celta Vigo's second goal Saturday. The former has four La Liga assists post-September.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Scores goal Aspas scored one goal during a 2-2 draw Saturday against Sevilla.

Impact Aspas has 11 goals concerning the 2021-22 La Liga. He logged more than half of them across Sevilla's last eight domestic games. During the eight-game span, Aspas scored six goals and contributed to two others by assists. He remains Celta Vigo's best fantasy option.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Dituro - Concedes two goals Dituro conceded two goals during a 2-2 draw Saturday against Sevilla.

Impact Despite conceding multiple goals fewer than 10 times across the 2021-22 La Liga, substitutes Alejandro Gomez and Oliver Torres scored past him Saturday. The goalkeeper will try to redeem himself on Feb. 5 during Celta Vigo's next league fixture against Rayo Vallecano.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Aidoo - Returns to training Aidoo (thigh) returned to training with Celta on Tuesday.

Impact Aidoo suffered a thigh injury in the second half of Sunday's draw against Sevilla, but it seems the knock was minor and that he should be good to go by the end of the international break.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE