CELTA VIGO NEWS

Borja Iglesias - Transfers to Celta Vigo Iglesias has completed a transfer to Celta Vigo from Real Betis, according to his former club.

Impact Iglesias's run with Betis has reached its end after three seasons, with the forward leaving to join fellow Spanish club Celta Vigo. During his time with the club, he appeared in 181 matches, notching 52 goals and 12 assists, with one of those goals leading the club to a Copa del Rey title in 2022. He is likely to see a rotational role while with Celta, starting games here and there but mainly serving off the bench.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mihailo Ristic - Sprains ankle Ristic was forced to come off during a preseason friendly match against Benfica due to a sprained left ankle.

Impact Ristic spent most of the season dealing with an ankle injury, resulting in just 12 appearances played. He is continuing to feel the affect's of the same injury which could limit his playing time come the start of the 2024/25 season.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Rodriguez - Moves to Celta Vigo Rodriguez completed his arrival to La Liga team Celta Vigo after leaving Pachuca ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Impact Rodriguez is still a young prospect and is currently expected to be active with Celta's B team. The versatile man started his career as a forward, then played left-back and right-wing roles in the latest Apertura and Clausura tournaments, respectively. In 34 Liga MX appearances for Tuzos, he scored twice and provided three assists while averaging 2.5 crosses and 1.2 tackles per game.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Paciencia - Loan ends Paciencia will not return to Bochum for the 2024/25 season, ending his one season the side.

Impact Paciencia only lasted one season in Germany since joining from Celta Vigo on loan. He scored three goals with one assist while logging in 38 shots (13 on target) in 19 appearances, just six of them coming as starts.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dominguez - Scores own goal Dominguez registered an own goal and three clearances in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Dominguez started off the match in a disappointing way, as he scored an own goal in the fifth minute to put Celta in an early hole. He didn't recover much after the incident, only adding in three clearances and a block for the rest of the game. He served in more or a reserve role to start the season but earned a starting role to conclude the campaign, having started in 18 of his 22 appearances after mainly going unused until December. In his time on the field, he notched 22 interceptions, 33 tackles and 74 clearances.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Whips in four crosses Mingueza registered one shot (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Valencia.

Impact Mingueza saw his highest amount of crosses in a match in three appearances Sunday, whipping in four in the draw. He finishes off the season serving in a starting role, starting in 33 of his 38 appearances while notching two goals on 28 shots and two assists on 49 chances created despite being a defender. He also added 148 crosses, 62 tackles, 32 clearances and 17 interceptions in his time on the field.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Anastasios Douvikas - Nets equalizer Douvikas scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Valencia.

Impact Douvikas equalized the game and earned Celta a point in their season finale after finding the net in the 62nd minute off of a Iago Aspas assist. This earned him his seventh goal and eighth goal contribution of the season despite playing in more of a rotational role, only starting seven times in his 32 appearances. He also added on 26 shots, 15 tackles, eight chances created and two crosses in his 886 minutes of play.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Two goal contributions in draw Aspas scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Valencia.

Impact Aspas saw a magnificent final day of the season Sunday, as he not only scored from the penalty spot in the 49th minute but added an assist after finding Anastasios Douvikas in the 62nd minute. This gave him his first goal contribution in three appearances. He ends the season taking a slight decline in his goal-scoring numbers but having a much better campaign with his playmaking compared to years past, earning nine goals on 79 shots and 10 assists on 90 chances created to go along with 149 crosses in his 35 appearances (31 starts).

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Concedes twice Villar registered no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Valencia.

Impact Villar was utterly awful in the club's season finale, making no saves as he allowed two goals in the draw. He played in a limited role this season, mainly serving behind Vicente Guaita as the club's backup keeper. In his 12 appearances this season, he started in every match while registering 28 saves, 18 goals allowed and zero clean sheets.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Sotelo - Starting season finale Sotelo (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Valencia.

Impact Sotelo left early last week against Granada with a knock, but has recovered in time to start for Celta on Sunday. The midfielder had his first goal involvement of the season during last week's match.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Makes two saves in win Guaita recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win against Granada.

Impact Guaita had direct responsibility in Granada's goal, as he punched the ball following a cross, but his clearance landed straight at Bruno Mendez, who tapped the ball home into the empty net. Guaita has gone six straight matches without a clean sheet, a run he'll aim to snap in the season finale against Valencia on Sunday.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Takes two shots in win Aspas had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Granada.

Impact Aspas didn't find the back of the net Sunday and wasn't involved in the set-up of any of the two goals., but his mobility and creativity still complicated the opposing defense. Aspas might be past his prime, but he remains an influential player for Celta. He's expected to start in the season finale against Celta Vigo on Sunday.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - Scores in win over Granada Bamba scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Granada.

Impact Bamba doubled Celta's lead with a play that was similar to their first goal, as a low cross from Jorgen Strand Larsen allowed Bamba to tap the ball home from close range. Bamba has three goals and two assists while starting in 24 of his 27 appearances this term.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Bags goal in win Larsen scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Granada.

Impact Larsen bagged Celta's opening goal in typical fashion, as he found himself at the end of a low cross, this time by Hugo Sotelo, and he tapped it home to give his side the lead. Larsen is having a breakout season and marches into the final game of the campaign having netted 13 goals across 36 starts.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Sotelo - Assists but suffers injury Sotelo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Granada. He was injured and subbed out in the 79th...

Impact Sotelo set up the team's first goal with a perfect low cross that was tapped home by Jorgen Strand Larsen. However, Sotelo was forced off in the second half, so it's unclear if he'll be available to face Valencia in the final round of the season Sunday.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mihailo Ristic - Training with group Thursday Ristic (ankle) is training with the group on Thursday and could be an option to face Granada on Sunday.

Impact Ristic has struggled with injuries for much of the season, and the defender has been limited to just one appearance since Feb. 17. Ristic has been a regular when available, though, making nine starts across 12 appearances in 2023-24.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Holds on for comeback win Villar allowed a goal while making a save during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Villar allowed the opening goal of the match in the 23rd minute, but blanked Athletic from there as Celta Vigo came from behind for all three points. Villar made his first start since October in the match.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Alvarez Antunez - Impactful as substitute Alvarez had an assist with his lone chance created and scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing three times (one accurate) during Wednesday's 2-1 win over At...

Impact Alvarez entered the match at halftime and made the difference for Celta, setting up Williot Swedberg to level the match in the 68th minute before scoring himself three minutes later to claim all three points while leading Celta in shots and crosses in the match. The goal involvements were the first of the season for Alvarez who had started seven straight matches prior to Wednesday's match.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Damian Rodriguez - Sets up game winner Rodriguez had an assist while crossing twice inaccurately and creating three chances during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Rodriguez set up Hugo Alvarez in the 71st minute assisting the game winning goal while leading Celta with three chances created in the match. The assist was the second in Rodriguez's last three starts to go with six chances created and nine crosses.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Scores before substitution Swedberg scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating a chance during Wednesday's match against Athletic Club.

Impact Swedberg found the back of the net in the 68th minute scoring Celta's first goal while tying for the team-high in shots and crosses as of his substitution in the 77th minute. The goal was Swedberg's first over his last four appearances as he returned to the starting XI in the match after missing the weekend clash with Atletico Madrid with a knock.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Starting Wednesday Swedberg (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Athletic Club.

Impact Swedberg is back in the starting XI after coming back from a knock. The attacking midfielder coming into the starting XI straight away is a pleasant surprise and a good sign he's back to full fitness, especially with rotation crucial for this midweek clash.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Starting Wednesday Perez (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Athletic Club.

Impact Perez was expected to return Wednesday and did just that, getting back in the starting XI. The winger is available for a full 90 it seems after making his way into full training earlier in the week.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Possibility for Athletic match Swedberg (undisclosed) may be an option for Wednesday's match against Athletic, according to manager Claudio Giraldez. "Aidoo, evidently and Mihailo. The rest are all available and...

Impact Swedberg could be in for a return only one match removed from picking up his complications, as he is now in the selection pool for Wednesday's match. However, the attacker will still have to make the team sheet, likely facing a fitness test ahead of the contest to determine if he is fit enough to feature. Even if he is healthy, he will likely start on the bench, only starting in two of his 13 appearances this season.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Could feature against Athletic Perez (ankle) could be an option for Wednesday's match against Athletic, according to manager Claudio Giraldez. "Aidoo, evidently and Mihailo. The rest are all available and we are...

Impact Perez seems to have recovered from his ankle issues, as he is in the selection group for Wednesday. However, it is still unknown if he will be involved, as the club is set to determine each player's status ahead of the match. He will likely line up on the bench if fit, as he has only started in six of his 15 appearances, mainly going unused on the bench.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dotor - Set to return Dotor (pelvis) is set to be an option for Wednesday's match against Athletic, according to manager Claudio Giraldez. "Aidoo, evidently and Mihailo. The rest are all available and w...

Impact Dotor appears to have recovered from his pelvis issues, as he is now set to be an option for Wednesday's contest. The midfielder will likely serve off the bench, as he has only started in seven of his 16 appearances, and there is no reason to rush a bench player back out on the field following an extended absence.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE