RENATO TAPIA NEWS

Scores first of seasonn Tapia scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 4-3 loss versus Girona.

Impact Tapia made his fifth start in a row, scoring his first career La Liga goal in the process. He is the team's utility player, being able to play anywhere in the midfield and defense while averaging about 2.9 tackles and 3.6 clearances per 90 minutes played.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Leganes Tapia has completed a transfer to Leganes out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Tapia will remain in Spain after leaving Celta at the start of the summer, as he has joined Leganes on a two-year deal. In the past season, he started in 15 of his 21 appearances, not notching a single goal contribution but registering 21 interceptions, 41 tackles and 49 clearances. He is likely to see regular time with his new club, probably playing in between a rotational and a starting role.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from injury Tapia (thigh) is available from the bench during Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Tapia returns from a thigh injury which has kept him out of action since late March. The midfielder hasn't started a match since February during an injury plagued stretch.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Still not fit Tapia (thigh) is not an option for Sunday's match against Villarreal, according to manager Claudio Giraldez.

Impact Tapia will have to wait yet another week for his return as he continues to deal with thigh issues. However, he was introduced back into training this week, leaving decent confidence he will be ready after Sunday's match. That being said, he will hope to be an option in the club's next contest.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel to face Alaves Tapia (thigh) won't be available for Saturday's match against Alaves, manager Jonatan Giraldez told media during Friday's pre-match press conference.

Impact Tapia has been dealing with a thigh issue that has turned out to be more complicated than expected, and the coaching staff has decided to hold him out of the Alaves match in order to be cautious with the final stage of his recovery process. His next chance to feature will come against Villarreal on May 5.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to sidelines Tapia will not be an option for Friday's match against Betis after picking up a thigh issue and being left off the squad list.

Impact Tapia appears to have possibly returned too early against Rayo Vallecano in the club's last match despite playing the full 45 after being substituted on at half, as he is now dealing with a thigh issue once again, leaving him out for another tenure on the sidelines. The midfielder is currently training individually, but not much more is known at the moment, with no timetable set in stone, but the player will hope to be ready by the club's next match against Las Palmas on April 20.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option for Rayo Vallecano tilt Tapia (thigh) is available for Sunday's clash with Rayo Vallecano, Celta Vigo informed.

Impact Tapia is back on the game-day squad list after sitting out three fixtures but will be eased into action and won't start as he normally does. He has logged six tackles (four won), four interceptions and 17 clearances in his last four showings, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with group Tapia (thigh) was able to train fully with the team ahead of Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Tapia has missed the last three matches with a thigh injury. If all goes well, the midfielder will return to the starting XI, having previously started the last 12 games in a row, generating 38 clearances, 25 tackles and 16 interceptions in that span.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out three weeks Tapia is expected to miss three weeks after suffering a grade 1 thigh tear, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Tapia was forced off in the 57th minute versus Cadiz on Sunday while making his 12th consecutive appearance for the club. In those outings, the midfielder recorded 15 shots (zero on target), six crosses (one accurate) and 38 clearances. Hugo Sotelo could be in line for his first start since early November with Tapia on the shelf.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Tapia generated two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Girona. He was injured and subbed out in the 78th minute.

Impact Tapia had to be taken off early with an undisclosed injury. He's been nonstop his previous seven matches, playing in recording 21 clearances, 19 tackles and 12 interceptions in that span.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in draw Tapia had two shots (zero on goal) and kept a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Tapia took a season-high and a team-high two shots in Monday's draw, although neither were on target. He played well defensively too as he helped keep a clean sheet for the first time this season, contributing four tackles, one clearance and two blocked shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for return Tapia is available for the Nov. 25 match against Valencia after serving his one-match suspension.

Impact Tapia is eligible to play once again after serving his one-match suspension due to receiving two yellow cards in a match against Sevilla. The midfielder will most likely be sent to the bench after serving his ban, as he only started in two matches before his suspension, totaling only 197 minutes through six appearances.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives two yellow cards Tapia was sent off in the 65th minute of Saturday's match against Sevilla after picking up two yellow cards.

Impact Tapia will miss Celta's next match against Atheltic after picking up a red card against Sevilla due to receiving two yellow cards. Fortunately for the club, it shouldn't affect the squad too much, seeing he has only started two matches all season. However, expect Miguel Rodriguez to possibly get a nod for a bench role with Tapia out.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly backup once again Tapia kept one clean sheet in 28 La Liga appearances (16 starts) this campaign for Celta Vigo.

Impact Tapia got regular playing time in both defensive midfield and at center-back this season, but he isn't Celta's first choice in either position. The 27-year-old has one year left on his contract with the club heading into the summer.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can return form suspension Tapia will be available for selection in Tuesday's clash against Girona after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Tapia missed Saturday's loss to Athletic Club while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he will be eligible to return in midweek against Girona. He's started five of Celta's last eight La Liga games, mostly in central defense.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for suspension Tapia will miss out against Athletic on Saturday for yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Tapia picked up his fifth yellow card of the season versus Valencia on Sunday and will now find himself watching from the stands. In his prior four contests (all starts), the midfielder registered three shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate) and 14 clearances. While Tapia does have some offensive upside, his primary value figures to come from the defensive third where he figures to rack up clearances, tackles and interceptions.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serves three-game suspension Tapia (suspension) sat out Celta Vigo's 3-0 win Saturday versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Without the suspended Tapia, Celta Vigo played three games from Feb. 26 to March 11. The team maintained a clean sheet each matchup. Tapia may not be a preferred option when Celta Vigo is at Espanyol on March 18, still his first opportunity to play post-suspension.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed two additional matches on sideline Tapia was suspended for two additional matches after disparaging the referee and being sent off.

Impact Tapia was shown two yellow cards and sent off, earning him a ban for a clash with Valladolid. The midfielder was then handed two more matches on the sideline for disparaging the referee. Tapia will miss a Monday trip to Osasuna as well as a Mar. 11 match with Rayo. Tapia's first chance to return is a Mar. 18 trip to Espanyol.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Sociedad Tapia was shown a red card in the 75th minute of Saturday's draw against Real Sociedad with two bookings in quick succession following a foul on Martin Zubimendi.

Impact Tapia only subbed into Saturday's match in the 68th minute and had been sent off less than 10 minutes later. He will now be suspended for next weekend's clash against Valladolid, though he's only started four of Celta's last 16 La Liga games since the start of October.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Valencia Tapia will miss Saturday's clash against Valencia with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Tapia picked up his 10th booking of the season in last weekend's win over Elche, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's match. The 26-year-old made 29 La Liga appearances (13 starts) in defensive midfield this season, although he fell behind Fran Beltran (knee) in the depth chart.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Tapia (illness) was back in training with Celta on Tuesday.

Impact Tapia missed last weekend's defeat against Espanyol with a flu, but he has recovered and should be available for selection against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. He hasn't started a La Liga match since December.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers right knee sprain Tapia (knee) picked up a sprain in his right knee during training, the club announced.

Impact Tapia picked up a mild strain in his right knee during training, and will be carefully recovering. While the injury isn't serious, Celta will hope to avoid any sort of aggravation of the injury and won't overly push Tapia. His first chance to play will be Saturday, away to Cadiz.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Osasuna Tapia (knee) will be fit and available for selection in Wednesday's clash against Osasuna, Celta announced Tuesday.

Impact Tapia missed his side's defeat against Real Sociedad on Jan. 8 after spraining his knee in the Copa del Rey game prior, but he's had an extended recovery period since and is ready to play on Wednesday.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Tapia (knee) has returned to partial training with Celta Vigo.

Impact Tapia missed last weekend's defeat against Real Sociedad with a sprained knee, but he's making progress with his recovery ahead of Wednesday's clash against Osasuna. Fran Beltran would continue in defensive midfield if he still isn't quite fit enough to play.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sprains knee in Copa del Rey Tapia was subbed out at halftime of Wednesday's Copa de Rey defeat against Atletico Baleares after suffering an injury. Celta confirmed Thursday that he suffered a sprained knee.

Impact The timetable for Tapia's recovery is unknown at the moment as he's still undergoing medical tests, but he will almost certainly miss a few games. Fran Beltran will likely slide into the defensive midfield spot in the lineup until he's fit again.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE