CELTA VIGO NEWS

Carlos Dominguez - Makes five clearances in win Dominguez made two tackles (one won), five clearances and one interception while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Betis.

Impact Dominguez made just his second start of the season with Joseph Aidoo having to play right-back to fill in for the injured Kevin. And he had a great performance, racking up some nice numbers and keeping opposing forwards at bay during most of the match. If Kevin isn't able to return for Saturday's visit to Real Sociedad, Dominguez showed that he's more than capable to hold the for in his absence.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Galan - Makes seven tackles in win Galan sent in two crosses (one accurate), made seven tackles (four won), four clearances, two interceptions and two blocks, drew three fouls and helped his side to keep a clean she...

Impact Galan couldn't provide his usual defensive impact, but more than made up for that on defense, racking up some huge numbers, including season highs in both tackles and clearances. The left back is performing immensely well since arriving from Huesca before the start of the season and will try to keep up with the good form during Saturday's visit to Real Sociedad.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Aidoo - Makes six clearances in win Aidoo made three tackles (all won), six clearances and one inteception while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Betis.

Impact Aidoo was one of the biggest reasons why his side was able to shut the opposition down, with season highs in both tackles and clearances. The centre back racked up 15 clearances and two clean sheets over his last three starts and will try to remain productive during Saturday's visit to Real Sociedad.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Mina - Takes three shots in win Mina had three shots (two on target), created one chance and made two clearances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Betis.

Impact Mina couldn't find the back of the net as he did in the previous match, but was still very dangerous on the attacking end, being denied by the opposing keeper a couple of times. With six goals and three assists over 18 league starts so far the season, the forward will probably remain in the starting XI for Saturday's visit to Real Sociedad.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Dituro - Keeps clean sheet in win Dituro made seven saves and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Betis.

Impact Dituro had another brilliant performance between the sticks for Celta, matching his season high in saves and showing his usual safety whenever called into action. The goalkeeper had 10 saves, just one goal conceded and two clean sheets over his last three starts and will try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Real Sociedad.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Cervi - Draws PK, makes six tackles in win Cervi sent in three inaccurate crosses, made six tackles (three won), drew four fouls, including a penalty, and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-0 win over Betis.

Impact Cervi not only had his usual offensive input, suffering the penalty that led to his side's first goal, but this time he also made several defensive contributions, highlighted by his season-high six tackles. The midfielder started the last four matches for Celta and everything indicated that he'll remain in the lineup for Saturday's visit to Real Sociedad.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Nets brace in win over Betis Aspas scored two goals off three shots (all on target) and created one chance during Sunday's 2-0 win over Betis.

Impact Aspas was the hero for Celta here as he first opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 36th minute and then doubled his side's lead right before halftime. The forward has been on a tear as of late, with seven goals over his last six starts. He'll try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Real Sociedad.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Vazquez - Out against Betis Kevin (hamstring) will miss Sunday's clash against Real Betis, Celta announced before the game.

Impact Kevin missed Celta's final game of 2021 with a hamstring injury and he is a late scratch on Sunday as well now. Okay fill in for him at right back for the match.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aspas leads Celta to 3-1 win over Espanyol in Liga

Iago Aspas has scored a goal and played a part in two more to lead Celta Vigo to a 3-1 win over Espanyol in the Spanish league

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brais Mendez - Takes four shots in win Mendez took four shots (one on target) and made an interception in Friday's 3-1 victory against Espanyol. He also won three of four tackles in the match.

Impact Mendez played well on both sides of the ball as his side closed out 2021 with a much-needed win. After the winter break he will face Betis, which are third in La Liga.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Dituro - Concedes goal against Espanyol Dituro made two saves but conceded a goal in Friday's 3-1 victory against Espanyol.

Impact Dituro will be disappointed to have missed out on a clean sheet because of an audacious, 40-yard strike from Loren Moron in the 92nd minute, but the 34-year-old keeper was caught off guard and punished for it. After the winter break he will face third-placed Betis, which have scored 30 goals in 17 La Liga matches this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Mallo - Records assist in win Mallo assisted a goal and won one of three tackles in Friday's 3-1 victory against Espanyol. He also made two clearances and four interceptions in the match.

Impact Mallo was back in the starting lineup Friday after missing four games with a hamstring injury he suffered in early November, and he grabbed his first La Liga assist in almost a year. Next up is a clash against third-placed Betis, which have scored 30 goals in 17 matches this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Suarez - Scores goal off bench Suarez scored a goal and recorded an assist in Friday's 3-1 victory against Espanyol. He created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Suarez was excellent on Friday after subbing into the clash against Espanyol at halftime. He should return to the starting lineup after the winter break against Betis, which are third in La Liga.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Scores goal against Espanyol Aspas scored a goal and recorded an assist in Friday's 3-1 victory against Espanyol. He took three shots (two on target) and created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Aspas was back after missing one game with a thigh knock, and he was dangerous as ever on Friday. He has five goals and an assist in his last five La Liga games, and after the winter break he will face Betis, which have conceded 18 times in 17 matches this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Mina - Scores goal against Espanyol Mina scored a goal and created two chances in Friday's 3-1 victory against Espanyol. He also made a clearance, won two of three tackles and he took three shots overall in the match...

Impact Mina opened the scoring Friday in the third minute, grabbing his sixth goal of the season. It's just about the halfway point of the season now and Mina is halfway to his personal record (he scored 12 goals in 2020/21 and in 2017/18 with Valencia), and after the winter break he will face Betis, which have conceded 18 times in La Liga 17 matches.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Playing Friday Aspas (thigh) will be in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Espanyol.

Impact Aspas has racked up four goals on nine shots (five on target) in his last four contests. The forward figures to remain the focal point of the Celta Vigo attack and should be a top-end fantasy target for Friday's tilt.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Mina - Will play Friday Mina (head) will be in the starting XI versus Espanyol on Friday.

Impact Mina managed just 19 minutes versus Mallorca on Friday before being forced off but appears no worse for the wear. With the forward back in the lineup, he should be capable of offering top-half fantasy value as an attacking option.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Mallo - Starting against Espanyol Mallo (hamstring) will feature in the starting XI versus Espanyol on Friday.

Impact Mallo has been out of action since Nov. 6 versus Barcelona, a stretch of four games on the sidelines due to his hamstring problem. With the defender back on the pitch, he should be capable of offering top-half fantasy value given his ability to rack up crosses from the backline.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Galhardo - Injures hamstring Vazquez has suffered a hamstring injury, and will be evaluated ahead of Friday's clash against Espanyol, Celta Vigo announced Tuesday.

Impact Galhardo replaced an injured Santi Mina (head) in last week's draw against Mallorca, but now he has joined the injured list himself after with a hamstring knock. Fellow forward Iago Aspas (thigh) is also questionable against Espanyol, and Vigo will be hoping that at least one of them will be available Friday, with Brais Mendez possibly pushing forward to replace them if necessary.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Vazquez - Suffers hamstring injury Vazquez has suffered a hamstring injury, and will be evaluated ahead of Friday's clash against Espanyol, Celta Vigo announced Tuesday.

Impact Kevin played the full 90 minutes of last week's draw against Mallorca, but he has since injured his hamstring and will be questionable for Friday's game. Hugo Mallo (hamstring) could possibly fill in for him at right back if he's fit enough.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Cervi - Logs six crosses in draw Cervi created one chance from six crosses (zero accurate) and won two-of-five tackles during Friday's scoreless draw with Mallorca.

Impact Cervi has done well with 11 crosses, six corners and seven tackles over his last two appearances (both starts). With the front line struggling with injuries and Cervi earning some responsibility on set pieces, he could be worth some attention in the next match against Espanyol.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Dituro - Keeps clean sheet in draw Dituro kept a clean sheet with one save made during Friday's scoreless draw with Mallorca.

Impact Dituro didn't have much work to do on an impossibly windy day, which made for difficult attacking play beyond the simplest actions. As a result, he's conceded one-or-less goals in three of his last four starts, coming away with two draws, one win and one loss. As he also ranks among the top five in saves made, Dituro can be worth the pick in matchups like this where goals are harder to come by. Up next is a visit from Espanyol, which have scored just 15 goals through their first 16 games.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Starts at striker in draw Mendez took three shots (one on goal) and created one chance during Friday's scoreless draw with Mallorca.

Impact Mendez had to move into the front line with Iago Aspas dealing with a thigh issue and suspended, but tough weather conditions made for a difficult contest in any scenario. With Santi Mina also picking up a knock in Friday's game, Mendez could remain higher up in the attack against Espanyol, which rank among the league's best defensive sides.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Mina - Takes head injury in draw Mina suffered an apparent head injury during Friday's scoreless draw with Mallorca and had to be replaced after 19 minutes.

Impact Mina lasted just 19 minutes into the match before Thiago Galhardo, who just returned from his own injury, took his place on the pitch. There's just one match left in 2021 in Friday's visit from Espanyol, so Mina could get some rest while Galhardo gets a rare chance to start.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE