Celta Vigo Team News Page 4 - Soccer

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

Javi Manquillo - Absence confirmed Manquillo is set for a few weeks sidelined following scans that revealed a muscle tear in his groin.

Impact Manquillo is set to miss at least two to three matches at minimum with a groin injury. He's started two matches in two appearances at center back, totaling five clearances with a block. Javi Rodriguez. Marcos Alonso and Jailson is expected to lineup in the back for Celta Vigo, with Carl Starfelt an option as well.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Expected back Sunday Swedberg (ankle) has been cleared by the medical team and is expected to be an option for Sunday's clash with Valladolid.

Impact Swedberg was able to use the international break to recover from a minor ankle injury as he is expected back Sunday. He's opened the season making two starts in four appearances with Celta, totaling a goal and an assist with seven shots (five on target), and two shots (one on target).

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Suffers ankle sprain Swedburg has suffered an ankle sprain, according to his club.

Impact Swedburg was forced off in the 45th minute of the club's last match due to issues, apparently where his issues began according to the club. However, the issues do appear to be minor, as he os already back in training with the group. This leaves him questionable for Sunday's match, likely finding a spot on the bench to test his legs after holding a minor injury.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De La Torre - Plays 36 with USMNT De la Torre (ankle) scored a goal and appeared for 36 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Canada.

Impact De la Torre has returned to action after missing the club's past few games due to ankle issues, as he returned to play with the USMNT. He saw a stint of time off the bench to end the game, coming on in the 62nd minute before scoring his team's only goal of the match just four minutes later. This will leave him fit moving forward, likely holding a bench spot once he returns to play with Celta.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dominguez - Suffers tear in adductor Dominguez will be out for around the next two weeks due to a fiber tear in his adductor, according to manager Claudio Giraldez, per Pablo Sanchez of El Desmarque.

Impact Dominguez has just faced an unexpected turn to begin the season, as he will head to the injury list for at least the next two weeks due to a tear in his groin. Luckily for the player, his club is on an international break and he is likely to see most of his time missed during the break. That said, he is likely to only miss one or two matches due to the issues. He has started in all three matches to begin the season, so this will force a change, with Joseph Aidoo being his likely replacement.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Damian Rodriguez - Extends until 2028 Rodriguez has extended his contract with Celta Vigo, according to his club.

Impact Rodriguez has extended his time with Celta Vigo, as the midfielder is now under contract until 2028. He has started in three of his four appearances this campaign and looks likely to be set to hold onto a starting spot moving forward following his extension.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Adds another to goal tally Iglesias scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Osasuna.

Impact Before September, Iglesias finished his August by logging a start and a goal. The same occurred Sunday, making it two straight appearances in which he has scored. While the international break may halt his scoring momentum, Iglesias will look to keep it going once La Liga returns and begin reaching for his 2022-23 form, when he scored 15 goals.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Oscarla Mingueza - Records assist Mingueza assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Osasuna.

Impact While Mingueza failed to log both a goal and an assist, he got one of the latter, making it three straight appearances in which the midfielder has recorded one. With two goals and three assists before the international break, it is a shame for him that is occurring now, as that may halt the unparalleled form he provided.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Allows three goals Villar made one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Osasuna.

Impact Villar has struggled as of late, having conceded seven goals and only logged that amount of saves across his last two appearances. He will try to redeem himself after the international break, after which Celta Vigo's team will host Valladolid on Sept. 15.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Gonzales - Handed ban Gonzalez registered three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Osasuna. He was sent off with a straight red card in...

Impact Gonzalez came off the bench to play 41 minutes, however, his game ended with a straight record that will also result in a one match ban. In two appearances, the forward has started once, Recording six shots while creating three chances and sending three crosses.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Alonso - Signs with Celta Vigo Alonso has signed with Celta Vigo out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Alonso will remain in Spain after being let go by Barcelona at the start of the summer, with the defender having linked up with Celta Vigo for the season. He saw minimal time with Barcelona last campaign, starting in three of his five appearances in La Liga play. However, this doesn't truly show his ability, as the defender is still a solid option in the defense, likely to see decent time this season in a rotational role.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jailson - Own goal in loss Jailson recorded an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 4-3 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Jailson had the misfortune of directing an oppoenent's pass into his own goal, which put his side down 3-2 in the 64th minute of play. Despite the mishap, Jailson recorded his second tackle won and second blocked shot of the season. He also has a minimum of three clearances in each of his three appearances this year.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Scores in first start Iglesias scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 4-3 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Iglesias picked up his first start of the campaign and made the most of the opportunity as he buried his first goal in La Liga action since the 2022 season. His goal marked the first of the match, giving his side a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute of play, but he was unable to make much more of an impact before subbing out in the 74th minute, while his side trailed 3-2.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Nets one in loss Starfelt scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 4-3 loss versus Villarreal.

Impact Starfelt buried his first goal of the campaign in just his third game played, already tying his total of one goal among 27 appearances last season. This also marked his second start of the year, after coming in as a sub in the last outing. Starfelt has over 55 completed passes in both starting appearances and but has not yet regeistered a tackle won this season.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Oscarla Mingueza - More goal contributions Mingueza scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Monday's 4-3 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Mingueza registered a goal and an assist for a second consecutive game, which already brings him to a tie of his totals of two goals and two assists from 38 appearances last season. Mingueza also has a shot on target and a chance created in each of his three appearances on the year, as he seems to be on pace for a highly productive campaign.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Concedes four in loss Villar registered six saves and allowed four goals in Monday's 4-3 loss against Villarreal.

Impact Villar made a season-high six saves, a mark he surpassed only once last season, but it was not enough as his squad could not make up for the four goals against. Villar now has at least one goal against in all three appearances this campaign. Up next for Celta Vigo is a meeting with Osasuna on Sunday.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 26 • YOUTUBE

Fran Beltran - Scores stunning goal Friday Beltran scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Friday's 3-1 win against Valencia.

Impact Beltran closed the scoring for Celta emphatically, as the central midfielder latched on a clearance and blasted a volley that sneaked into an impossible angle for Giorgi Mamardashvili. The central midfielder is not going to be a regular scorer, but he can be a menace with his long-range shooting, as evidenced in this match.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

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