CELTA VIGO NEWS

Thiago Galhardo - Returns in draw Galhardo took four shots (two on goal) in 71 minutes of Friday's scoreless draw with Mallorca.

Impact Galhardo missed the Dec. 5 loss to Valencia but recovered enough to replace Santi Mina, who succumbed to his own injury in the first half. With just two starts made this season, Galhardo will need to take advantage of his chances for longer appearances. Mina's potential absence could help Galhardo make that happen in Friday's match against Espanyol.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mallorca draws with Celta 0-0 in windswept home match

Mallorca's goalkeeper has helped it salvage a scoreless draw at home with Celta Vigo in a Spanish league match affected by high winds on the Balearic Islands

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thiago Galhardo - Out with injury Galhardo missed Sunday's defeat with a thigh injury, Celta Vigo announced Monday.

Impact There is no timetable for Galhardo's return as of yet. He has started two La Liga matches this season in the front two.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Augusto Solari - Suffers injury against Valencia Solari subbed into Sunday's defeat against Valencia in the 58th minute, but he suffered a foot injury.

Impact Celta Vigo announced Monday that Solari is expected to miss 8-10 days with his foot injury, making him unavailable for Friday's clash against Mallorca.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No place like home as Rayo tops Espanyol in Spanish league

Rayo Vallecano’s impressive run at home in the Spanish league has continued with a 1-0 win over Espanyol

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matias Dituro - Three saves for loss Dituro made three saves and two clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Valencia.

Impact Dituro did well Sunday but was let down by some poor play in front of him. The keeper has been a consistently strong fantasy play recently, and is worth playing in most matches. Next up is a favorable trip to Mallorca.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Suarez - Nine crosses Sunday Suarez sent in nine crosses (three accurate), creating two chances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Valencia.

Impact Suarez had plenty to do Sunday sending in a plethora of crosses and taking a portion of the set-pieces. The midfielder is a stable fantasy option with a strong floor and is worth playing in most matchups.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Cervi - Five crosses in loss Cervi sent in five crosses (one accurate) during Sundays 2-1 loss to Valencia.

Impact Cervi took a duty on set-pieces and did well with it, though it's not a role he normally has off the bench. The midfielder would be an interesting fantasy play when in the starting XI, though it's hard to trust him when he comes off the bench in most matches.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Bounces back in loss Mendez provided one assist and shot three times (twice on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Valencia.

Impact Mendez earned his third assist of the season during the defeat, bouncing back from a poor showing against Alaves. Mendez will need to continue this return to form if he wants to be a consistent fantasy option. Next up is a Friday trip to Mallorca.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Scores, suffers injury against Valencia Aspas was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Valencia in the 16th minute after suffering an adductor injury. He scored a goal in the match before being taken off.

Impact Aspas was forced out of Sunday's game just five minutes after opening the scoring with his seventh goal of the season. Further evaluation will take place to see how severe his injury is.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal, Granada and Celta Vigo advance in Copa del Rey

Villarreal and Granada have cruised past sixth-division teams in the opening round of the Copa del Rey

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Javi Galan - Solid in win Galan provided five crosses (one accurate) and won two-of-two tackles during Saturday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Galan also recorded two interceptions during this match as he and Kevin combined for 7 total crosses and one assist from the fullbacks. What is more notable individually is Galan's spot in the top-8 of total crosses provided in La Liga as well as leading the competition in tackles. When facing a free-flowing Valencia side in the next match, Galan's two-way efforts could yield another respectable outcome.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Scores in win Aspas scored one goal from two shots (two on goal) and created two chances from six crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Aspas first missed his penalty in snowy conditions but didn't waste his second chance as he scored the winning goal. With three goals and nine chances created in his last three starts, Aspas may have found his rhythm after a slower start to the season. He'll next face Valencia, which have conceded 21 goals in 15 games this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Vazquez - Logs assist in win Kevin provided one assist from one chance created and won two-of-four tackles during Saturday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Kevin has done quite well since taking on a regular role in the lineup as he's recorded one assist, 18 crosses and nine tackles in the last four matches (three starts). The absence of Hugo Mallo (hamstring) is the biggest motivator for Kevin's presence on the pitch and he could be worth more attention as long as he's the primary right-back. Up next is a visit from Valencia, which have scored 22 goals in 15 games this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Mina - Scores in win Mina scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) in 66 minutes of Saturday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Mina scored for the first time in four starts and now has five to his name in 14 games, which puts him in a large tie for the fourth-most goals scored in La Liga. Along with seven goals from Iago Aspas, Mina forms a key part of a solid strike partnership. What may be more important is seeing Mina finish an entire match as he's failed to complete the full 90 in three straight games. Up next is a visit from Valencia, which have conceded 22 goals in 15 games.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Vazquez - Attempts seven crosses during start Kevin attempted seven crosses across 90 minutes during a 1-1 draw Saturday against Celta Vigo.

Impact Kevin averaged five crosses across his last two La Liga starts. Despite sitting out all of the Celta Vigo team's domestic-league games from Aug. 24 to Oct. 31, fantasy managers should expect him starting more now that Hugo Mallo (hamstring) will be unavailable until December.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo beats Mallorca 3-1, stays hot at home in Spanish league

Rayo Vallecano has continued its good run at home in the Spanish league by defeating Mallorca 3-1 for its sixth win in seven home matches

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santi Mina - Plays against Villarreal Mina played 45 minutes during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Villarreal.

Impact Mina had suffered a hamstring injury during the Celta Vigo team's Nov. 1 fixture against Rayo Vallecano. However, his recent availability indicates he will be an appealing fantasy option again. Mina and Iago Aspas remain a promising striker partnership.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brais Mendez - Scores goal Mendez scored one goal during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Villarreal.

Impact Mendez logged his second goal of the 2021-22 La Liga season. Besides strikers Iago Aspas and Santi Mina, he is Celta Vigo's only other footballer who has multiple goals across this campaign.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Dituro - Saves five shots Dituro logged five saves during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Villarreal.

Impact Dituro logged 43 saves and an excellent 72.8 save percentage across Celta Vigo's last 13 league games. If he remains healthy, his next start would be against a Deportivo Alaves team -- one of two current 2021-22 La Liga teams without more than 10 goals -- on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Mina - Training over break Mina (hamstring) returned to training over the break and should be an option for the Nov. 20 contest against Villarreal.

Impact This is a great sign for Mina, who suffered the injury only a week ago. With two weeks of training, it's expected he'll return to the starting XI next match where he's produced four goals and three assists in 12 starts.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Mallo - Out up to a month Mallo will miss three-to-four weeks with a hamstring injury suffered over the weekend.

Impact Mallo has been a regular at right-back this season, producing seven shots and 43 crosses in 11 starts. His absence will force Celta to change things up and likely return to Kevin at right-back, who has produced nine crosses in his last 135 minutes played.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Espanyol's De Tomás replaces injured Fati on Spain squad

Spain has called up Espanyol striker Raúl de Tomás to replace the injured Ansu Fati for its decisive World Cup qualifiers

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona throw away three-goal lead against Celta Vigo, suffer Fati injury blow Barcelona surrendered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Celta Vigo on Saturday, in a game which also saw star player Ansu Fati suffer a ham...

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Barcelona squanders lead in 3-3 draw before Xavi takes over

Barcelona has squandered a three-goal lead in a 3-3 draw at Celta Vigo in its last game under a caretaker coach before Xavi Hernández takes over

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS