IAGO ASPAS NEWS

Quiet performance in draw Aspas had one off-target shot, made one tackle and suffered two fouls during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Betis.

Impact Aspas had a day to forget here as he was completely smothered by the opposing defense, which ultimately led him to be subbed off during the second frame. With four goals and three assists over 12 appearances this season, the forward is still essential for his team's offense and needs just a pair of strong showings for his fantast stock to be high again.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran Iago Aspas sets up only goal as Celta Vigo beats Getafe 1-0 in Spain

Celta Vigo snapped a two-game losing streak in the Spanish league after veteran forward Iago Aspas set up the only goal a 1-0 win over Getafe

NOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists on Monday Aspas assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and four chances created in Monday's 1-0 victory against Getafe.

Impact Aspas set up the only goal of the game for Tasos Douvikas in the seventh minute. Aspas completed a dribble, hit the post in the 62nd minute and also contributed defensively with a tackle, a block and an interception. He has featured in 11 games this season and has accumulated four goals and three assists.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots but fails to score Aspas had five shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Leganes.

Impact Aspas attempted five shots for the first time this season but failed to score. The forward has scored four goals this season but hasn't scored in his last two games. In the two games where he has taken four or more shots this season, he has failed to score.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return from ban Aspas completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Leganes on Sunday.

Impact Aspas is a key player for Celta Vigo even though his prime was years ago, and the veteran striker should return to the lineup right away. The 37-year-old has four goals and two assists across nine appearances (seven starts) in 2024/25.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off for arguing Aspas was sent off in Saturday's 1-0 win over Las Palmas after receiving two yellow cards over a three-minute span.

Impact Aspas started arguing with the referee once Ilaix Moriba was sent off in the early stages of the second half, and he was eventually sent off to leave Celta with nine players. The veteran striker will miss the match against Real Madrid after the break, but he should return to the side for the Oct. 27 matchup against Leganes.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Aspas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Girona.

Impact Sunday marked Aspas' lone bench appearance of September, and he made his temporary demotion count by getting back on the scoresheet. He will finish September with two goals and one assist.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in loss Aspas generated four shots (two on goal) in Thursday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Aspas led the attack with four shots Thursday, setting a new season high. He put two on target for the third time this season and the first since Aug. 23. He also intercepted one pass before he was subbed off in the 84th minute for Ilaix Moriba.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty in loss Aspas scored a goal with his lone shot while creating two chances during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Aspas found the back of the net from the penalty spot in the 25th minute while tying for the team-high with two chances created. The goal was the third of the season for the forward who has a goal involvement in back-to-back matches while being a locked in starter at forward for Celta Vigo.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance that leads to assist Aspas assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Valladolid.

Impact Aspas created three chances, the last of them a long pass to Tasos Douvikas for Celta Vigo's third goal Sunday. The former already has multiple assists across his 2024-25 season. Since the 2015-16 La Liga, Aspas has been signed with Celta and never logged fewer than three assists across any season.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Aspas scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Friday's 3-1 win against Valencia. He also missed a penalty in the first half.

Impact Aspas set up Celta's first goal with a perfect cross into the box that was smashed home by Oscar Mingueza, and the veteran striker later found the back of the net with a perfect finish following a through ball from the former Barcelona defender. In fact, Aspas could've doubled his personal tally in the dying moments of the first half, but he missed a penalty. Despite his age, Aspas will remain a key contributor in Celta's attacking line going forward.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nets winner against Alaves Aspas scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Friday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 9th minute.

Impact Aspas overcame a red card scare and a disallowed goal before netting the winner in the 84th minute, assisted by Williot Swedberg. He also made a clearance. Last season, Aspas was Vigo's top contributor with 19 goal involvements.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Aspas caps eventful game with late winner as Celta Vigo beats Deportivo Alaves 2-1 in Spain

Iago Aspas avoided an early red card thanks to a video review, had a goal chalked off just before halftime and then capped an eventful game by scoring Celta Vigo’s winner against D...

AUGUST 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

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

Sends four crosses in loss Aspas registered two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Aspas fired at least two shots for the fifth time in the last six outings, totaling 14 shots over that span. However, this marked the third time within that span that he did not land a shot on target. This also marked the fifth time in the last six outings that he sent at least three crosses, while he is up to a total of 23 crosses and just five accurate crosses in that stretch.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Massive day in front of goal Aspas scored two goals and assisted twice from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Las Palmas.

Impact Aspas created three chances for the third game running as he assisted twice and put all three of his shots on frame on his way to scoring a brace. After only five G/A in his first 17 games, he has 10 G/A in his 12 most recent appearances.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Active offensive performance Aspas recorded three shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow car...

Impact Aspas was the impetus for the Celta Vigo attack during their 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Not only was Aspas the key figure for his side's attack, but he was also the key figure for the Rayo Vallecano defense, as evidenced by his seven fouls defended. Aspas has been included as a member of the starting XI over his last five appearances, scoring twice and providing one assist.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back to goal-contributing form Aspas assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Sevilla.

Impact Impressively, Aspas' previous appearance, during which he neither logged a goal nor an assist, is an anomaly to his recent form. Across his last five appearances, he recorded two goals and two assists. Aspas logged a goal or an assist during all but one of the five games.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers three crosses Aspas attempted three crosses (two accurate) and two shots (one on target) in Sunday's 4-0 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Aspas was back in the starting XI having served his one-match ban. He created three chances against the league leaders and came closest to registering an attacking return when his free-kick found Luca de la Torre, who should have done better with a free header. The forward is his team's top scorer with five and only Manu Sanchez has matched his five assists.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Aspas completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Aspas should move right back into the starting lineup and partner with Jorgen Strand Larsen, as has been the trend throughout most of the season. Aspas has been on a solid run of form, racking up four goals and one assist across his last seven appearances before the suspension.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Banned for accumulation Aspas picked up his fifth yellow of the season and will be suspended against Almeria on Friday.

Impact Aspas started six of the club's last eight contests while being an unused substitute once. During that stretch, the forward racked up four goals on 12 shots (four on target), one assist, 25 crosses (11 accurate) and 18 corners. Without Aspas in the squad, Oscar Mingueza could be in line for corner-taking duties versus Almeria.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Huge production despite loss Aspas scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Aspas created four chances as he played in two accurate crosses for the third consecutive match in addition to scoring his fourth goal of the season. He has double-digit goal tallies in each of the past eight years for Celta Vigo and continues to lead the line with solid consistency as he is relied upon to both create and finish chances.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE