BORJA IGLESIAS NEWS

Goal and assist in loss Iglesias scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Sunday's 4-2 defeat to Barcelona.

Impact Iglesias started his seventh consecutive league game after making just one start in the first five. The forward scored and assisted in the same match for the first time this season, bringing his total to five goals and two assists in 12 appearances from 21 shots and nine chances created.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski's hat trick moves Barcelona closer to league leader Real Madrid

Robert Lewandowski grabbed a hat trick and Lamine Yamal scored the other goal as Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 to move within three points of Spanish league leader Real Madrid

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Takes six shots in draw Iglesias had six shots (three on target) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Iglesias couldn't extend his scoring streak but it wasn't due to lack of trying as he paced all players in shots attempted here. If the forward can keep up with this pace after the international break, he will have a strong chance of not only surpassing his output from the debut campaign with Celta last year but also to put up the best numbers of his career.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone team goal Iglesias scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Elche.

Impact Iglesias has scored a goal in each of the last four matches played in a row, with two of those coming off the bench. He's also collected five shots on target, two aerials won and three successful dribbles in that span, which will likely result in future starts for Celta.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Yamal enters game in the 58th minute with an assist in the 59th as Barcelona beats Real Sociedad

Lamine Yamal needed only a minute to make an impact in his return to action after an injury

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Nets opener Iglesias scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Iglesias provided Celta Vigo with the crucial opening goal of the match in the 49th minute set up by Javi Rueda. His strike forced Rayo Vallecano to alter their approach. Iglesias made a clearance and also won four duels. He has now netted in three consecutive games.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona routs Valencia 6-0 with goals from Raphinha, Lewandowski and López

Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Fermín López scored two goals each as Barcelona routed Valencia 6-0 in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Scores late from the spot Iglesias scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Girona.

Impact Iglesias' penalty saved a point for Celta Vigo in a game they dominated but the forward only put two shots on goal all game. He has a less favorable matchup coming up against Rayo Vallecano, a side which has only conceded five times in four La Liga games.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Iglesias scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Iglesias came off the bench in the second half and made a big impact as he notched his first goal of the season in added time. The forward has started only one game this year after starting 24 games last season.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Celta Vigo Iglesias has signed a two-year contract with an additional one-year option with Celta Vigo, joining on a permanent move from Real Betis, the club announced.

Impact Iglesias returns to where it all started for him as a professional as he reunites once again with Celta Vigo. The striker played a key role last season, helping bring European competition back to Vigo by scoring 11 goals while on loan from Real Betis. Iglesias will however need to compete for a starting role in the frontline heading into the 2025/26 season after Celta Vigo signed Ferran Jutgla over the summer.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Betis Iglesias is returning to Betis after ending his loan spell at Celta Vigo, the club announced.

Impact Iglesias featured in 37 games this season for Celta Vigo while on loan from Betis, scoring 11 goals and providing three assists. Reports indicated there were discussions to keep the striker in Vigo next season, but for the time being it is not happening after the club announced his departure.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ends on high note Iglesias scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Getafe.

Impact Iglesias was able to finish his season strongly on Saturday against Getafe. Not only did he score the equalizer in the 25th minute, but he also made two passes into the final third, won his only aerial duel, and even made an interception. Iglesias finished his La Liga season with 11 goals and 3 assists in 37 appearances, but started just 24 games for the club.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scored late in win Iglesias scored once on one shot (one on target) and made one clearance in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Sevilla.

Impact Iglesias' late goal acted as the winner Saturday, putting Celta Vigo up 3-1 in the dying hours of the game. The 32-year-old forward was subbed on in the 83rd and scored just eight minutes later, bringing his season total to 10 in 32 appearances. It's now five goals in his last four, which he'll hope to add to next match versus Real Sociedad.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores twice and Madrid wins again to trail Barcelona by 4 points ahead of 'clasico'

Kylian Mbappé scored in each half as Real Madrid held on to beat Celta Vigo 3-2 to keep pace with Barcelona in the Spanish league title race

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Builds on strong performance Iglesias scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 win against Villarreal.

Impact Iglesias seems to be finishing the season with a head of steam. After scoring a hat trick in Celta Vigo's last game, the striker followed it up with two goal contributions against Villarreal on Sunday. In 66 minutes played, Iglesias scored one goal, registered one assist, and created two chances. Iglesias now has nine goals and three assists in La Liga this season, and Celta Vigo will need him to be at his best if they hope to secure points against Real Madrid on May 4.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid beats Getafe 1-0 in Spanish league ahead of Copa del Rey final against Barcelona

Real Madrid has kept pace with Spanish league leader Barcelona with a 1-0 win at Getafe ahead of the rivals’ meeting in the Copa del Rey final

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Notches hat-trick in loss Iglesias scored three goals to go with six shots (six on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-3 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Iglesias had his best game of the season as he scored three goals against Barcelona. All three goals occurred from inside-the-box as he made a pair of well-placed finishes. The forward is now up to 10 goal contributions on the season.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha leads Barcelona's thrilling 4-3 comeback over Celta in La Liga

Raphinha has equalized and converted an injury-time penalty to lead Barcelona from two goals down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 in a wild La Liga game

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Handed bench spot Iglesias (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Iglesias is with the team despite picking up an illness this week, with the forward fit enough to see a spot on the bench. HE will hope to get some minutes but may be unlikely to see the field, as he is typically a starter but has been placed on the bench due to the illness, with Pablo Duran taking his spot.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt illness Iglesias is questionable for Saturday's match against Mallorca due to an illness after not training Friday, according to Rafa Valero of Marca.

Impact Iglesias will be a true late call Saturday, as the forward has been dealing with an illness. This comes after he was absent from training Friday, adding more doubt to his availability. He is a regular starter, so they will hope he is an option, with Pablo Duran as a possible replacement.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist in draw Iglesias assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Las Palmas.

Impact Iglesias put in a decent shift as Celta Vigo drew 1-1 with Las Palmas. In 75 minutes played, the striker tallied one assist, put both of his shot attempts on net, and made two passes into the final third. Iglesias now has two assists in his last three starts for the club. However, a road match against Mallorca on Saturday will prove to be a good test for him as they have conceded just 1.2 goals per game this season, the eighth-best mark in the league.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Las Palmas keeper Cillessen recovering from surgery after his intestine was perforated during game

Las Palmas says Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has successfully undergone emergency surgery after his intestine was perforated in a collision with another player in a Spanish le...

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Celta Vigo and Las Palmas share eventful draw in La Liga

Las Palmas is without a win in 12 games after drawing with Celta Vigo 1-1 in La Liga

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Assists on winning goal Iglesias assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Leganes.

Impact Iglesias recorded his first assist of the campaign, as he sent a through ball to Alfon Gonzalez, who netted a shot from the center of the box in first half extra time. This also marked the third consecutive outing where Iglesias recorded at least one shot, but it was the first time in that span that he did not land one on target.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Friday's loss Iglesias scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and five chances created in Friday's 2-1 loss against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Iglesias tied the match in the 26th minute with a strike assisted by Jonathan Bamba. It marked his fifth goal of the season and his first since Oct. 5. He took a season-high four shots in the match. He was perhaps even more impressive creatively as he created five chances after coming into the match with five chances created across the first 18 matches of the season. He also completed the full 90 minutes for the first time this season, making Friday's match -- despite the loss -- an excellent outing for Iglesias.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE