IAGO ASPAS NEWS

Could return Tuesday Aspas (back) has been called up by Celta Vigo for the midweek clash against Girona.

Impact Aspas missed Saturday's loss to Athletic Club with a back injury, but he should be back in the squad to face Girona on Tuesday. Gabriel Veiga slid up to replace him alongside Jorgen Strand Larsen in the front-two last weekend.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with back injury Aspas will miss this weekend's clash against Athletic Club due to a back injury, Celta Vigo announced Friday.

Impact Aspas hasn't scored in La Liga since March, and he's taken 15 shots (seven on target) across eight appearances since his last goal. He's set to miss out on Saturday's Bilbao match while recovering from this injury, with Jorgen Strand Larsen and Haris Seferovic (strain) likely to start in the front-two in his absence.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in loss Aspas created three chances and sent in seven crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Valencia.

Impact Aspas created a lot for teammates here but didn't make the expected impact, failing to put up a single shot attempt for just the second time this season. With 12 goals over 34 league appearances, the forward is still Celta's top scorer this season but he's currently riding an eight-game scoreless streak.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet performance versus Getafe Aspas had one off-target shot, created two chances and drew two fouls during Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Getafe.

Impact Aspas was back to the starting XI after coming off the bench for the first time in more than five months and wasn't effective as it's expected from him. With his scoreless streak now at seven games, the attacker will try to bounce back during Sunday's home clash against Valencia.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots on target Aspas registered three shots (three on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus Elche.

Impact Aspas put together a good performance Wednesday. He took three shots, with all three on target (a season high), created three chances and whipped in one accurate cross on the attack. He also helped keep a clean sheet with one won tackle and two clearances in his 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Great game in draw Aspas registered five shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.

Impact Aspas had a great game. Despite not having a single goal or assist, he was a constant menace for Rodrigo Ely and Srdan Babic. He has scored 12 goals and is fourth in the race for the golden boot alongside Borja Iglesias and Joselu. He faces Sevilla next and had an assist the last time these sides met.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With new coach, Spain aims to boost scoring against Norway

Luis de la Fuente will get his first test as Spain's new coach when it hosts Norway in Malaga on Saturday to start their campaign to qualify for the 2024 European Championship

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts penalty in win Aspas scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Aspas found the back of the net in the 45th minute, converting a penalty for Celta Vigo's second goal. The goal was the 12th in 26 appearances for the forward, tying him for the second highest total in La Liga through Saturday's match.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea's Kepa back for Spain in De la Fuente's first squad

New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has recalled Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga along with several veteran players for his first squad since replacing Luis Enrique ahead of Eur...

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records brace Aspas scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Aspas logged his first brace since Sept. 2. From that date to March 11, he recorded eight goals and three assists across 22 appearances. That is a contribution every two games, a great rate of 0.5 per matchup.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scoring drought continues Aspas had two shots (zero on target) and two chances created in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Aspas has failed to find the back of the net for the fifth match in a row, falling out of the top three goal scorer spot in the league. Prior to this, he had scored three goals in seven games and five in his first six contests. The forward may not have the best of luck getting a goal with a visit from Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, who have allowed just three goals in the last five matches. Aspas has also failed to score a goal against the opponent in the last three outings against them.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots against Sociedad Aspas took five shots and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Aspas was very active up front on Saturday even though he wasn't able to add to his two goals in 2023. He's averaging 2.5 shots (1.1 on target) and 2.7 chances created per 90 minutes in La Liga this season.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Bilbao Aspas took three shots and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Athletic Club. He also made a block, two clearances and created two chances in the match.

Impact Aspas scored the winner Sunday with his ninth goal of the season, meaning he's just one away from breaking into double digits for the eighth year in a row. He will hope to reach that benchmark next weekend against Real Betis, which have conceded just 14 times in 18 La Liga matches.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots on day Aspas recorded three shots (zero on target) in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Mallorca.

Impact Aspas failed to get a shot on goal for the first time in 10 matches to keep his goal total at eight, keeping him third in the league in goals scored. He has been one of La Liga's top strikers in a team with a very weak offense. The Spaniard is at 39 shots (19 on target) thus far. He has a 50% chance of getting a goal next Sunday against Athletic Club, where he scored one against them last season.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal 4th in Spain after 1-1 draw at Celta

Villarreal has moved into fourth place in the Spanish league after hanging on at Celta Vigo to draw 1-1

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates eight chances Aspas took two shots (one on goal), crossed three times (one accurate) and created eight chances during Friday's 1-1 draw with Villarreal.

Impact Aspas was held off the scoresheet, but not from a lack of effort on his part. The forward created a match high eight chances, adding to his La Liga lead of 49, as he also leads Celta Vigo in shots and goals in his 17 appearances.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elche loses to Celta Vigo, remains winless in Spanish league

Modest Spanish club Elche has lost to Celta Vigo 1-0 at home in the Spanish league to remain the only team without a win after 16 league matches

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Early goal wins game Aspas scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Friday's 1-0 victory against Elche.

Impact Aspas got Celta Vigo on the mark early with a goal just after kick-off to seal the win on Friday. With this, he is now second in the league in goals scored. The veteran 35-year-old has now scored two and had an assist in the last four matches. He would look to add on to his goal-scoring tally on Friday with a visit from Villarreal, who have allowed eight goals in the last seven contests.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist Friday Aspas had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating two chances during Friday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.

Impact Aspas set up Gabriel Veiga in the 33rd minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was a team-high third of the season for the forward to go along with a team leading seven goals as the main threat for the club.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots off bench Aspas had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 0-0 tie against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Aspas did not start the match, however made an appearance off the bench after coming back from an undisclosed injury. Celta did not want to risk injuring him further with the winter break coming up. The Spaniard leads the team with seven goals, and he also has two assists on 28 shots (15 on target) thus far.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Aspas (undisclosed) was included in the match-day squad to face Rayo Vallecano on Thursday.

Impact Aspas would be making just his second substitute appearance of the season if he gets onto the pitch Thursday. The forward has featured in 12 of his 13 appearances for the club in which he has generated seven goals on 26 shots (14 on target), two assists and 18 crosses (three accurate). Once back to 100 percent, Aspas should reclaim his spot in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubt to play Aspas trained on his own during Wednesday's session and will be a doubt for Thursday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to manager Carlos Carvalhal via Oscar Mendez of Relev...

Impact Aspas would be a major absence both as club captain and as a reliable source of goals for Celta, as he's scored seven times in 13 matches. Were he to be unable to start, Jorgen Strand Larsen and Goncalo Paciencia seem likely to start together at forward for the last league match before the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Aspas scored one goal from three shots (two on goal) and created four chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Aspas ends the first half of the season with seven goals and two assists in 13 games, joint-second among Spanish forwards ahead of the World Cup. Though he's routinely one of the better strikers in La Liga, he's seldom had much of a chance to play for his national team under manager Luis Enrique. Whether he makes it to Qatar or not, he should have little issue getting to another season with at least 14 goals scored.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in draw Aspas took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Monday's 1-1 draw against Getafe. He created eight chances overall in the match.

Impact Aspas was a huge threat with his passing on Monday and he finally found the head of Joseph Aidoo with a cross to equalize the game in the 89th minute. He has now created a combined 15 chances over his last three La Liga matches, taking exactly two shots (one on target) every time as well.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late goal keeps Celta from losing again in Spanish league

Ghanaian defender Joseph Aidoo has scored an 89th-minute equalizer for Celta Vigo to draw with Getafe 1-1

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS