IAGO ASPAS NEWS

Lesson learned for Ancelotti as Real Madrid beats Barcelona

Real Madrid has won the first “clásico” of the season to take the lead of the Spanish league and give Barcelona another painful blow four days after the Catalan club’s hopes of adv...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact Aspas found the net for the first time in five games, recording just the second goal that his team has scored in their last four rounds. Though still the safest option to find the net for La Celeste, Aspas isn't a guarantee to play consistently and needs more support from his teammates as he did to open the season when he scored five in four games.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Aspas took two shots (one on goal) and created one chance from three crosses during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Aspas now hasn't scored in four straight league matches, which ties for his longest streak through last season as well. With a few chances saved only by excellent stops from goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Aspas should eventually find his groove even if he's out of sorts for the moment.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona beats Celta for 7th win in a row in Spanish league

Barcelona keeps on winning in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona hosts Celta before key games vs Inter and Madrid

Barcelona hosts Celta Vigo on Sunday needing to regain some winning momentum before critical matches against Inter Milan and Real Madrid over the coming week

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs 15 minutes off bench Aspas appeared as a substitute in 15 minutes of relief and took one shot during Sunday's 1-0 victory over Betis.

Impact Aspas subbed into this contest during the 75th minute with his squad leading 1-0. It was somewhat unclear why he was omitted from the initial starting XI - perhaps due to fatigue from international play - but he replaced Carles Perez to help close this one out.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot against Valencia Aspas took a shot on target and created a chance in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Valencia. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Aspas is going through a relative goal drought as he's gone two games without scoring after starting the season by netting in four consecutive matches. He will want to get back on the scoresheet after the international break against Betis.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City at Wolves; Ruhr derby back in Germany

Manchester City and prolific striker Erling Haaland visit Wolverhampton in the English Premier League

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Griezmann forced into new role as super-sub at Atlético

Antoine Griezmann has been forced into a new role as a super-sub for Atlético Madrid amid a possible contract dispute between his club and Barcelona

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aspas stays hot, leads Celta to another Spanish league win

Veteran striker Iago Aspas has added to his great start to the season by scoring twice in Celta Vigo’s 3-0 rout of last-place Cádiz in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Dortmund hosts Hoffenheim; Cádiz visits Celta

Borussia Dortmund hosts Hoffenheim to get the Bundesliga’s fifth round underway

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betis beats Osasuna 1-0 to stay perfect in Spanish league

Real Betis maintained its perfect Spanish league record with a 1-0 win against Osasuna despite playing a man down in the second half

AUGUST 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts PK in loss Aspas scored a penalty goal, created four chances and suffered two fouls during Saturday's 4-1 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Aspas found the back of the net from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute and created a lot for his teammates but that wasn't enough for his side to have a better result against the reigning champs. Anyway, that's now back-to-back goals to start the season for the star attacker and he'll try to extend the streak during Friday's visit to Girona.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in draw Aspas finished with a goal on three shots (one on target) during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Aspas had a superb offensive performance scoring a goal and creating three opportunities. After coming off three straight seasons with over 14 goals, the forward is likely to play a pivotal role in the Celta Vigo starting XI.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract through 2025 Aspas signed a contract extension with Celta Vigo through 2025, his club announced Monday.

Impact Aspas is unlikely to leave Celta again as he's done nothing but carry his team and score loads of goals aside from his time in Liverpool and Sevilla. Following a campaign with 18 goals and six assists, Aspas will also be competing for a place with Spain for the upcoming World Cup if he continues his tremendous production.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet performance in loss Aspas had two off-target shots, created one chance and drew three fouls during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Valencia.

Impact Aspas had a couple of shots here but his performance was very quiet compared with what he's done during the entire campaign, which included four goals and two assists over the previous four outings. The attacker was once again one of La Liga's best players of the season, being second among top scorers with 18 goals over 37 appearances.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes assist in win Aspas made an assist, had nine shots (three on target) adn created one chance during Sunday's 1-0 win over Elche.

Impact Aspas assisted Denis Suarez for the lone goal of the match in the 9th minute and had a lot of chances to extend the lead himself during the second half, but was stopped by an inspired goalkeeper. With 18 goals and six assists over 36 league appearances, the forward will try to finish his campaign in a higher note during next Sunday's visit to Valencia.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona wins after Araújo taken off the field in ambulance

Barcelona has moved closer to securing second place in the Spanish league by defeating 10-man Celta Vigo 3-1 in a match in which defender Ronald Araújo had to be taken off the fiel...

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against Barcelona Aspas scored a goal and created a chance in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against Barcelona. He also made a clearance, and he took three shots overall in the match.

Impact Aspas scored his fifth goal in his last five games on Tuesday, and this was the third consecutive game in which he has found the net, albeit this time it was just a consolation goal for his side. He will want to extend that streak Sunday against Elche, which have conceded 48 times in 35 La Liga matches this season.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in three of four goals Aspas scored twice and had an assist while taking six shots (four on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 4-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Aspas found the back of the net in the 34th and 66th minutes and added an assist in the 57th to play a role in three of Celta's four goals. The goals upped the forward's season total to 17 while his assist was number five on the campaign.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Aspas scored one goal from five shots (four on goal) and created four chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Granada.

Impact Aspas has scored twice in his last three matches, putting an impressive six of his seven shots on target. After an off-performance against Getafe in the previous round, Aspas should be able to carry his form from Sunday into the next match against Deportivo Alaves, which have conceded the joint second-most goals in the league.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in loss Aspas created a chance in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Getafe.

Impact Aspas wasn't too effective Wednesday as his side slumped to a defeat against Getafe. Right now he's on 14 league goals for the season, the same tally as each of his last two campaigns. Celta still has five remaining games for him to break that tie and make this his highest-scoring season since 2018/19.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Aspas scored one goal from two shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Aspas slipped in a shot to the far post to shock the home side, as he faced little resistance to many of his movements throughout the contest. With his first goal in five matches after putting four shots on target in the last three games, Aspas could be in line for a big finish to the season. Up next is a visit from Getafe, which have conceded 37 goals in 32 matches.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema rallies Madrid past Sevilla, closer to league title

Karim Benzema has scored in second-half stoppage time as Real Madrid rallied to a 3-2 win over Sevilla and moved closer to winning the Spanish league title for the second time in t...

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS