AUGUST 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
SANTI MINA FORWARD - NO TEAM
FORWARD - NO TEAM
'Nobody said anything': Explaining the case of Santi Mina and why he is still playing football Santi Mina was found guilty of sexual assault but has joined Al Shabab on loan from Celta while he appeals the decision - here is the story
Legal troubles continue Mina remains suspended indefinitely but after attempting to force his way back into training or into a transfer, his club have decided to retain him and not cancel his contract, it...
Impact Mina landed himself in hot water after a court found him guilty of sexual abuse, earning a four-year prison sentence. As it appears now, he's trying to continue playing but Celta won't let that happen by cancelling his contract or succumbing to other plans. While they could deflect more attention should he be freed, this may be the short-term way to ensure Mina faces the punishment for his actions.
JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended by club Mina has been found guilty of sexual abuse by a Spanish court and has been handed a four-year prison sentence. Celta Vigo announced Wednesday that the club will "open a disciplinar...
Impact This suspension is indefinite, and is likely to last the remainder of the season at the very least. He scored seven goals with three assists in 33 La Liga appearances (30 starts) this campaign, and Thiago Galhardo will be the first choice to slot into the front two alongside Iago Aspas.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Celta Vigo striker Santi Mina handed four-year prison sentence after being found guilty of sexual abuse The former Valencia player and Spain youth international will appeal the sentence handed down in court this week, after he was found guilty...
MAY 5, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Celta player Mina sentenced to 4 years in prison for abuse
Spanish soccer player Santi Mina has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of sexual abuseMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes two shots against Getafe Mina took two shots (one on target) and won one of one tackles in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Getafe.
Impact Mina and his side never really got flowing on Wednesday and they slumped to a defeat against relegation-threatened Getafe. There's no such danger at the moment for Celta, but Mina will want to do better as he hasn't scored in La Liga since Jan. 19 against Osasuna, 13 games ago. Next up he will face Granada, which have conceded 56 times in 33 matches this season.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Benzema converts 2 of 3 penalties, Madrid wins at Celta 2-1
Karim Benzema has converted two of three penalty tries to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Celta VigoAPRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Man City, Liverpool return; Bayern, Madrid on road
The English Premier League title race resumes with leader Manchester City and second-placed Liverpool in action on SaturdayAPRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2 Spanish soccer players face prison on rape charge
The rape trial involving Celta Vigo forward Santi Mina and another Spanish soccer player has closed with both men maintaining their innocenceAPRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Villarreal beats Celta before Champions League trip to Juve
Villarreal is back on the winning path in time for its trip to Italy to face Juventus after beating Celta Vigo 1-0 thanks to Dani Parejo’s goalMARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes two shots in loss Mina put two shots off target during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.
Impact Mina has fallen off the pace after scoring at least once every three matches on average until mid-January. With a better match upcoming against Mallorca, it will be a good chance to see if Mina and Iago Aspas can return their partnership to better days.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes one shot in draw Mina recorded one shot on target during Monday's 1-1 draw with Levante.
Impact Mina has gone cold lately with a missed penalty and no goals in his last four matches. As he and his teammates have scored just once in their last two games, Mina's own cold streak seems to be spread beyond his own performances. Up next is a trip to Atletico Madrid, which appear to be recovering their form after an inconsistent season so far.
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Misses PK in draw Mina took one shot on target, created one chance, sent in one inaccurate cross and made one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Cadiz.
Impact Mina had a quiet outing and also missed a PK in the 84th minute that would have secured the road win for his side. The forward has seven goals in the season. He will now look to bounce back when they host Levante on Monday.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes five shots in win Mina took five shots (one on target), made one tackle (zero won) and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Mina had a good outing and led his side in shots during the home win, but couldn't find the back of the net. The forward has seven goals in the season. He will now look to keep things rolling when they visit Cadiz on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Atlético out of Copa, Sevilla held in Spanish league race
Atlético Madrid has been eliminated 2-0 by Real Sociedad in the round of 16 of the Copa del ReyJANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finds net in win Mina scored one goal on his only shot in 71 minutes of Wednesday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.
Impact Mina has already scored a respectable seven times this season and has scored in every third start since Nov. 27. While relying on him consistently may not be the best idea, Mina has contributed all but one of his goals against sides in the bottom half of the table, with the other coming in a lopsided loss to Real Madrid. He'll now look ahead to a trip to Sevilla, which is without many of their top players due to various reasons.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots in win Mina had three shots (two on target), created one chance and made two clearances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Betis.
Impact Mina couldn't find the back of the net as he did in the previous match, but was still very dangerous on the attacking end, being denied by the opposing keeper a couple of times. With six goals and three assists over 18 league starts so far the season, the forward will probably remain in the starting XI for Saturday's visit to Real Sociedad.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aspas leads Celta to 3-1 win over Espanyol in Liga
Iago Aspas has scored a goal and played a part in two more to lead Celta Vigo to a 3-1 win over Espanyol in the Spanish leagueDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores goal against Espanyol Mina scored a goal and created two chances in Friday's 3-1 victory against Espanyol. He also made a clearance, won two of three tackles and he took three shots overall in the match...
Impact Mina opened the scoring Friday in the third minute, grabbing his sixth goal of the season. It's just about the halfway point of the season now and Mina is halfway to his personal record (he scored 12 goals in 2020/21 and in 2017/18 with Valencia), and after the winter break he will face Betis, which have conceded 18 times in La Liga 17 matches.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Friday Mina (head) will be in the starting XI versus Espanyol on Friday.
Impact Mina managed just 19 minutes versus Mallorca on Friday before being forced off but appears no worse for the wear. With the forward back in the lineup, he should be capable of offering top-half fantasy value as an attacking option.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes head injury in draw Mina suffered an apparent head injury during Friday's scoreless draw with Mallorca and had to be replaced after 19 minutes.
Impact Mina lasted just 19 minutes into the match before Thiago Galhardo, who just returned from his own injury, took his place on the pitch. There's just one match left in 2021 in Friday's visit from Espanyol, so Mina could get some rest while Galhardo gets a rare chance to start.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mallorca draws with Celta 0-0 in windswept home match
Mallorca's goalkeeper has helped it salvage a scoreless draw at home with Celta Vigo in a Spanish league match affected by high winds on the Balearic IslandsDECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores in win Mina scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) in 66 minutes of Saturday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.
Impact Mina scored for the first time in four starts and now has five to his name in 14 games, which puts him in a large tie for the fourth-most goals scored in La Liga. Along with seven goals from Iago Aspas, Mina forms a key part of a solid strike partnership. What may be more important is seeing Mina finish an entire match as he's failed to complete the full 90 in three straight games. Up next is a visit from Valencia, which have conceded 22 goals in 15 games.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Depay late goal key to Barcelona ending winless run on road
Memphis Depay and Philippe Coutinho have scored late goals in a 3-1 victory at Villarreal to help Barcelona end its winless streak in the Spanish leagueNOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays against Villarreal Mina played 45 minutes during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Villarreal.
Impact Mina had suffered a hamstring injury during the Celta Vigo team's Nov. 1 fixture against Rayo Vallecano. However, his recent availability indicates he will be an appealing fantasy option again. Mina and Iago Aspas remain a promising striker partnership.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
