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Marcos Alonso - Not available Sunday Alonso (undisclosed) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Girona, the club posted.

Impact Alonso is sidelined with an undisclosed issue and won't be in the mix for Sunday's showdown against Girona. The center-back is expected to undergo further evaluation early next week to determine the full scope of the problem and whether it will keep him out beyond this weekend. If he's forced to miss additional time, Joseph Aidoo and Javi Rodriguez are in line to absorb bigger minutes and step into more prominent roles along the back line.

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Carl Starfelt - Ruled out Sunday Starfelt (undisclosed) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Girona, the club posted.

Impact Starfelt is battling an undisclosed issue and will be sidelined for Sunday's showdown against Girona. The center-back is expected to be re-evaluated early next week to determine the full scope of the problem and whether it will cost him additional time. If he remains out, Joseph Aidoo and Javi Rodriguez are in line to log heavier minutes along the back line.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Sotelo - Available against Girona Sotelo (ankle) is back available for Sunday's clash against Girona, the club posted.

Impact Sotelo hasn't played a single minute since late January due to ankle issues, but after logging full training sessions in recent days, he is officially back in the mix for Sunday's showdown against Girona. The midfielder is expected to slide back into a rotational role, though, as the Celeste brought in Matias Vecino, who is projected to lock down a regular starting spot in central midfield moving forward.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Sotelo - Not playing Thursday Sotelo (ankle) is not on the bench for Thursday's Europa League match against PAOK.

Impact Sotelo was deemed a late call for this contest, but the wing-back won't be an alternative for the Balaidos side. Sotelo will aim to be fully healthy to face Girona on Sunday in LaLiga.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Nunez - Available off bench Nunez (groin) is on the bench for Thursday's Europa League match against PAOK.

Impact As expected, Nunez is part of the squad and finds a spot on the bench. The wing-back, who joined Celta from Elche in the January transfer window, will have the chance to make his Celta debut in this contest.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Sotelo - Late call against PAOK Sotelo (ankle) is a late call for Thursday's clash against PAOK in the Europa League, coach Claudio Giraldez said in the press conference, according to Mundo Celeste. "We'll see wh...

Impact Sotelo hasn't featured for Celta Vigo since the Jan. 25 clash against Real Sociedad, largely due to an ankle issue, but after getting back on the training field this week, he's now a late call for Thursday's Europa League matchup against PAOK. Even if he's cleared, he returns to a midfield battle that's tightened up in his absence, with new comer Matias Vecino staking his claim. With that added competition in the engine room, Sotelo's minutes could take a hit moving forward with the Celeste.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Nunez - Option in Europa League Nunez (groin) is an option for Thursday's clash against PAOK in the Europa League, coach Claudio Giraldez said in the press conference, according to Mundo Celeste. "Alvaro is going...

Impact Nunez has fully bounced back from the groin injury that sidelined him for the last seven games across all competitions and is back in the mix for Thursday's Europa League clash against PAOK. It is a major boost for the Celeste, as he has been a locked-in starter all season and is expected to regain that role once he's back at full speed. That said, after more than a month out of action, the staff could choose to ease him in off the bench before restoring him to the starting XI.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Duran - Out two weeks Duran (knee) is out for the next two weeks due to a knee sprain, according to his club.

Impact Duran has reached a final diagnosis after it was deemed he suffered a knee sprain, with the forward to return in around two weeks. This will leave him to try to be ready by the second week of March, potentially an option when facing Real Madrid on March 7. This is mainly a loss of depth for the club, seeing numerous rotations in the attack.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Will miss one game Iglesias will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the La Liga.

Impact Iglesias picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga play and will serve a one-match suspension for Sunday's clash against Girona. The striker has been an undisputed starter in the front line for the Celeste this season, therefore his absence will force a reshuffle in the attack, with Ferran Jutgla likely taking his spot against the Catalans.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Duran - Dealing with knee sprain Duran has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his left knee and is awaiting further medical tests, the club reported Sunday.

Impact Duran left the weekend's game versus Mallorca after getting hurt shortly before half time. He now looks set to be sidelined for at least one week and possibly more time depending on the severity of the sprain. In that case, there could be a few strong replacement candidates, including Iago Aspas and Williot Swedberg, who scored and assisted, respectively, off the bench Sunday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - No saves required Radu kept a clean sheet without making a save during Sunday's 2-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Radu had a quiet day of work as he blanked Mallorca without being called into a save. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for a save in his last three league starts. Radu and company take on PAOK in mid week action Thursday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Nets late brace Aspas scored two goals while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Aspas entered the match in the 69th minute and scored both Celta Vigo goals while leading the team with his three shots. The goals were the first in La Liga since November 22nd as he hasn't started a league match since January 12th.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Assists late insurance goal Swedberg had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot during Sunday's 2-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Swedberg entered the match in the 44th minute and set up Iago Aspas for Celta's second goal in the 95th. The assist was the first of the season for Swedberg and his first goal involvement in the league since December 14th as he's combined for four shots, two chances created and two crosses in his last three La Liga appearances.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Duran - Off before halftime Duran was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Duran left the match in the 44th minute succumbing to an injury and being replaced by Willot Swedberg. The extent of Duran's injury should be determined in the buildup to Thursday's clash against PAOK.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Celta Vigo vs Mallorca Prediction and Betting Tips | February 22nd 2026 Celta Vigo will welcome Mallorca to the Balaídos Stadium in La Liga on Sunday. Celta have won eight of their 24 league games and have a 10-point lead over the 18th-placed visitors.

FEBRUARY 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Hugo Sotelo - Not training, remains out Sotelo (ankle) is still not training and remains out for the time being, coach Claudio Giraldez said in the press conference, according to Mundo Celeste.

Impact Sotelo picked up an ankle injury last week and remains sidelined for now, as he still hasn't rejoined team training. The midfielder's next chance to return will be in Thursday's second leg against PAOK in the Europa League, but he'll need to make real progress over the next few days to get there. Until he's back to full strength, Matias Vecino is in line to take on an expanded role in the middle of the park for the Celeste.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Sotelo - Suffering from ankle sprain Sotelo is not an option for Thursday's match against PAOK due to an ankle sprain, according to his club.

Impact Sotelo is no longer an option for the midweek UEL game, with the midfielder out due to an ankle sprain. Luckily for the club, this shouldn't change much, not appearing in four straight games. A return shouldn't take long, potentially returning to face Mallorca on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Concedes twice Radu recorded one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Radu didn't have a lot of work in this game, but when he was tested, he couldn't do much. He'll aim to bounce back against Mallorca on Sunday, which should be a favorable matchup at home.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Scores, takes three shots Iglesias scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Iglesias had scored a late equalizer that was ruled out, but he avenged that in stoppage time and made it a 2-2 draw with a tap-in after a backheel from Pablo Duran. Iglesias has been extremely productive this season -- he has scored 10 goals while adding two assists in 22 appearances (15 starts) in league play in 2025/26.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Duran - Credited with assist Duran assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Duran was credited with an assist when he was trying to score, as his backheel was destined for goal but Borja Iglesias tapped it home just to be sure the ball was going in. This was Duran's second assist of the season, and he also has two goals across 19 appearances (10 starts) in LaLiga.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ferran Jutgla - Finds back of net in draw Jutgla scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Espanyol.

Impact Jutgla broke the deadlock for Celta Vigo early in the first half with a tap-in from close range following a low cross from Javi Rueda from the right wing. Jutgla has struggled to adjust to life in the Spanish Primera after thriving for Club Brugge in recent seasons, though. This was his third goal of the season, but the first since netting a brace against Osasuna on Oct. 26.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores again as Madrid beats Valencia in La Liga. Girona's Stuani fails late penalty test

Kylian Mbappé strikes again as Real Madrid beats Valencia 2-0 to win its seventh game in a row in the Spanish league and move back within a point of leader Barcelona

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Borja Iglesias - Scores penalty Friday Iglesias scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 defeat against Osasuna.

Impact Iglesias converted a penalty in the 53rd minute, a goal which tied the match at 1-1. It marked his ninth goal of the season, four of which have come since the start of the new year. He also took four shots for just the second time this season. He was subbed off in the 75th minute for Ferran Jutgla.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Concedes twice in Friday's loss Radu made no saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-1 loss against Osasuna.

Impact Radu conceded two goals in Friday's loss, including the match-winning goal in the 79th minute scored by Raul Garcia. He did not make a save in the match, the first time he's failed to do so since Aug. 27. He'll look to bounce back at Espanyol, a side which has scored 26 goals through 22 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Late Osasuna goal hands Celta Vigo first home defeat since November

A late goal from Raúl García de Haro has given Osasuna a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo in La Liga

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

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Mbappé scores again as Madrid beats Valencia in La Liga. Girona's Stuani fails late penalty test

Late Osasuna goal hands Celta Vigo first home defeat since November