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Mallorca and Girona relegated as La Liga finishes

Girona and Mallorca have been relegated after playing their last games of the La Liga season

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Manu Fernandez - Makes squad despite injury scare Fernandez (undisclosed) has been included in the squad for Saturday's season finale against Sevilla despite having been ruled out earlier in the week after suffering a minor sprain...

Impact Fernandez had been announced as unavailable by coach Claudio Giraldez after being unable to train Thursday, making his inclusion in the matchday squad a positive turnaround for Celta heading into the final fixture of the season. The defender has been a reliable rotation option throughout the campaign and will now have the opportunity to feature in the curtain closer against Sevilla.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Manu Fernandez - Out for season finale Fernandez suffered a minor sprain during training Thursday and has been ruled out of Saturday's season finale against Sevilla, according to coach Claudio Giraldez, per Mundo Celest...

Impact Fernandez ends the season with 17 tackles, 12 interceptions and 37 clearances across 17 appearances (12 starts), having been a reliable rotation option for Celta throughout the campaign. The timing of the injury is unfortunate for the defender, who will miss the final fixture of the season after picking up the issue in training with just one game remaining.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Aims to be fit for World Cup Starfelt (back) will not be available for Saturday's season finale against Sevilla and will now focus entirely on being fit for the World Cup with Sweden this summer, according to...

Impact Starfelt ends the campaign with one goal, 30 tackles, 28 interceptions and an impressive 186 clearances across 39 appearances (27 starts) for Celta, having been one of the most defensively productive center-backs in La Liga before the herniated disc brought his season to a premature end. The Swedish international will be motivated to prove his fitness ahead of the tournament, with his recovery timeline making the World Cup a realistic target despite the back issue requiring careful management.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

La Liga finishes with relegation and European berths in play

The final day of La Liga promises drama with more than half the teams either eyeing the prize of playing in Europe or locked in a desperate fight to avoid relegation

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Iago Aspas - Signs contract extension until 2030 Aspas signed a contract extension with Celta Vigo until 2030, committing to at least one more season at the club of his life before transitioning into a role within the club's stru...

Impact Aspas is Celta's all-time leading scorer and the player with the most appearances in the club's history, having spent the vast majority of his career representing the Galician side he grew up supporting. Aspas has been the defining figure of an entire generation of Celta supporters, transforming impossible moments into routine and helping the club qualify for European competition once again this season, 23 years after their previous consecutive continental qualifications. The extension goes beyond simply playing, with the club confirming that whenever Aspas does eventually step away from the pitch, he will move into the club's structure to continue contributing in a new capacity. The announcement was met with widespread emotion across the Celta fanbase, with the club describing him not merely as the greatest player in their history, but as the embodiment of everything Celta represents.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Subbed in on Sunday Aspas recorded one tackle (zero won) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Athletic.

Impact Aspas replaced Borja Iglesias in the 59th minute and did not register a shot. He recorded 12 passes and won four duels. He has come off the bench in four of his last six appearances and has started only 10 of his 31 appearances this campaign.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ilaix Moriba - Sets up opener Moriba assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Athletic.

Impact Moriba set up Williot Swedberg's opener in the fourth minute. Moriba completed 34 passes with over a 90 percent success rate and contributed defensively with five tackles, three interceptions, and two clearances. This was his first goal contribution in over a month and just his third assist of the campaign.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Nets opener on Sunday Swedberg scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Athletic.

Impact Swedberg netted a skillful opener in the fourth minute, assisted by Ilaix Moriba. Swedberg also recorded two clearances, one interception, and one tackle. He has now contributed to three goals across the last four games and has reached double-digit goal contributions for this campaign.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Concedes one Radu made eight saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

Impact Radu recorded eight saves and one clearance. He has now accumulated 18 saves and two clearances over the last four games, conceding five goals in that span. Next, he faces Sevilla, who need at least a draw to guarantee safety from relegation.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vecino - Receives medical clearance Vecino (groin) received the medical clearance and will be available for Sunday's game at Athletic Club, according to La Voz de Galicia.

Impact Vecino is set to return to action after being sidelined for the last four games. He hasn't played in the league in nearly a month, as his last Liga appearance came April 12 against Real Oviedo. He should be in contention to return to the starting lineup against Athletic on Sunday.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Alvarez - Records assist Alvarez assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 loss versus Levante.

Impact Alvarez assisted one of the goals for Celta during the loss to Levante. He's scored four goals with two assists in 26 appearances, making 15 starts while also making 23 crosses and creating 24 chances.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ferran Jutgla - Scores brace Jutgla scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) in Tuesday's 3-2 loss against Levante.

Impact Jutgla scored both goals for Celta on Tuesday, howeve it was not enough to give them the win Tuesday. His form has been decent with eight goals with two assists in the last 19 league appearances, making 32 shots with 15 clearances i;that span.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Sees three go Radu had three saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Levante.

Impact Radu made three saves while conceding three goals during the loss to Levante. He's seen 22 goals go by in just the last 10 appearances, making 27 saves with a clean sheet in that span. The keeper will head to Athletic Club for the next game on Sunday, who have scored eight goals in the last five appearances.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Yoel Lago - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Lago had eight clearances and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Lago made his fourth consecutive La Liga start Saturday and marked the occasion with his first clean sheet of the campaign. He made a season-high eight clearances and blocked two shots in the impressive defensive display. He completed the full 90 minutes in his third consecutive match.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Assists in Saturday's win Swedberg assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Swedberg assisted the lone goal of Saturday's match, a Borja Iglesias goal in the 62nd minute. It marked Swedberg's ninth goal contribution of the season, four of which have come in the last five matches. He also won two tackles before he was subbed off in the 77th minute for Hugo Alvarez.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Scores winner Saturday Iglesias scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Iglesias scored the lone goal of Saturday's match, a strike in the 62nd minute assisted by Williot Swedberg. It marked his third consecutive match with a goal and he now has 14 in La Liga this season. He was subbed off in the 68th minute for Ferran Jutgla.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Radu had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Radu kept his ninth clean sheet of the season Saturday, his first since Feb. 22. He made four saves for the 11th time this season, successfully keeping the Atleti attack at bay. He faces a more favorable matchup Tuesday versus Levante, a side which has scored 41 goals through 35 matches this season.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vecino - Targeting Athletic Club Vecino (groin) will not be available for Tuesday's clash against Levante but could return for Sunday's fixture against Athletic Club, according to coach Claudio Giraldez, per Mundo...

Impact Vecino has been working his way back from an adductor issue and his first session of meaningful work with the group is an encouraging step forward, even if Tuesday comes too soon for him to feature. The experienced midfielder's potential return for Sunday's clash against Athletic Club would be a welcome boost for Celta heading into the final fixtures of the season, with the club managing his comeback carefully to avoid any setbacks.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Celta Vigo vs Levante Prediction and Betting Tips | May 12th 2026 A clash of priorities unfolds at the Estadio Abanca Balaidos on Tuesday as Celta Vigo take on Levante in the 36th round of the 2025-26 La Liga campaign.

MAY 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Atletico must 'manage the situation', says Simeone amid poor form Atletico Madrid failed to bounce back from their Champions League semi-final exit, losing 1-0 to Celta Vigo on Saturday.

MAY 9 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Atletico Madrid 0-1 Celta Vigo: Iglesias keeps Champions League hopes alive Atletico Madrid missed out on the chance to seal Champions League qualification after losing to Celta Vigo, who closed in on the top five.

MAY 9 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo Prediction and Betting Tips | 9th May 2026 The 2025-26 edition of La Liga returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Celta Vigo lock horns with Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid side in an important encou...

MAY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Next step for Atletico Madrid is to be champions, says Simeone Atletico Madrid face Celta Vigo on Saturday, and with their hopes of silverware this term now over, Diego Simeone is looking to the future.

MAY 8 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Matias Vecino - Yet to resume group training Vecino (groin) has yet to resume group training and is not expected to be an option for Saturday's game at Atletico Madrid, according to La Voz de Galicia.

Impact Vecino resumed training on grass back in late April, but the fact that he's still training away from the group two days before the Atletico clash suggests he won't be fit enough to play Saturday. He's trending in the right direction, but it seems Vecino's next chance to play will come against Levante on Tuesday, May 12.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Mallorca and Girona relegated as La Liga finishes

La Liga finishes with relegation and European berths in play