CELTA VIGO NEWS

Jones El-Abdellaoui - Not available vs. Barcelona El-Abdellaoui won't be available to face Barcelona on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury that will keep him sidelined for a few games, manager Claudio Giraldez told media Thursd...

Impact Considering that Starfelt will be sidelined for around 10 to 15 days, it's worth noting that El-Abdellaoui might be sidelined for around three weeks in a potential best-case scenario. His absence won't affect many fantasy decisions, however, as he hasn't played much throughout the campaign.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Alvarez - Could return in next two games Alvarez (strain) is very close to making his return and could feature in one of the next two games, coach Claudio Giraldez said in the press conference, according to Grada de Rio....

Impact Alvarez has been dealing with discomfort but has trained regularly with the team in recent weeks, making him very close to returning to the pitch, possibly in the next two games, according to his coach. That said, it seemed the midfielder had already lost his place before his absence due to strain issues, so his return is not expected to significantly impact the starting squad.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Sidelined 10 to 15 day Starfelt is set to miss around 10 to 15 days of action due to a thigh strain, according to his club.

Impact Starfelt looks to be a slightly better absence than first expected, as he will likely miss around the two-week mark due to his injuries. This will leave the club without a regular starter in the defense until May, hoping that's the only time he misses. That said, this will force a change, with Jailson as a likely replacement.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Dealing with thigh injury Starfelt suffered a thigh injury in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Espanyol and is expected to be sidelined for the time being, manager Claudio Giraldez told media during his post-match pr...

Impact Celta Vigo have yet to disclose an official report on the injury, but Giraldez's words seem to suggest the center-back will miss at least a few matches even in a best-case scenario. This means Jailson will likely play at center-back as long as Starfelt is out.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dominguez - Mistake leads to goal Dominguez had three tackles (one won), three clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Espanyol.

Impact Dominguez's failure to clear the ball led to Roberto Fernandez's 63rd-minute goal. Dominguez also made 80 passes. This was the first time he accumulated decent minutes after being an unused substitute in five of the last seven games.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Registers most crosses Mingueza recorded two shots (zero on goal), 17 crosses (three accurate) and 11 corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Espanyol.

Impact Mingueza recorded the most crosses in the game, created a chance and also made a clearance and an interception. He has recorded 23 crosses in his last four appearances and also provided two goal contributions.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Concedes two Guaita made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Espanyol.

Impact Guaita was tidy in possession, completing all 13 of his attempted passes. However, he's managed just one save in each of his last three games while conceding five goals. Up next, a tough test against table-toppers Barcelona on Saturday.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Off after 14 minutes Starfelt was forced off the field in Saturday's match against Espanyol due to an apparent injury.

Impact Starfelt would not last long Saturday, needing a substitute after only 14 minutes of play. That said, this will be something to monitor, as he is typically a regular starter for the club. He was replaced by Carlos Dominguez, a possible replacement if Starfelt misses more time.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Alvarez - Ruled out vs. Espanyol Alvarez is out of Saturday's match against Espanyol due to a muscular injury, manager Claudio Giraldez told media Friday. "Alvarez is still dealing with some muscular problems. He'...

Impact Between being an unused substitute and absences, Alvarez hasn't played for Celta since Feb. 8, when he recorded an assist in a 3-2 win over Real Betis. His next chance to play will come against Barcelona on Saturday, April 19.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Duran - Assist in start Duran assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Duran's role dropped in March, with the month including only one start despite four appearances, the latter three seeing him get zero starts and barely more than half an hour of action. With his start Saturday, he now has three assists in La Liga this season.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Finally logs assist again Mingueza assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Mallorca.

Impact In Mingueza's first game back from suspension, he broke out a drought in the category. After beginning his 2024-25 season with five assists across nine appearances, he had not assisted any goals in between Oct. 20 and the weekend. Perhaps the wide midfielder can get going again in that category, considering that excellent early-season form is what separated him from being an alright option to a superb one.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Gonzales - Logs another goal Gonzalez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Mallorca.

Impact To say Gonzalez is currently in his best form of this season is an understatement. He has three goals and one assist across his last four appearances. Prior to March, Gonzalez had been a healthy scratch for several games, with only one goal and one assist this season.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Concedes one goal Guaita registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win against Mallorca.

Impact Guaita has conceded a goal in each of his last two appearances, with only that many saves to show for it. The goalkeeper will look for his seventh clean sheet this season, and his next opportunity comes April 12 against Celta Vigo.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Fit Saturday Swedberg (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Swedberg was back on the squad list Friday, so it is no surprise to see the attacker back on the team sheet Saturday. He should see time to test his legs before possibly seeing a start, starting in his last three appearances before the injury.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - 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

Williot Swedberg - Option once again Swedberg (leg) has made the squad list and is an option for Saturday's match against Mallorca, according to Rafa Valero of Marca.

Impact Swedberg looks to finally be back from his injury after three games out, as the attacker is traveling with the team for Saturday's match. However, he will not be seeing minutes from the start, as he is not expected to start and will likely only appear later in the match. This still is positive news, as he is a regular starter when fit and should see that spot back soon.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - 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

Damian Rodriguez - Creative machine Damian Rodriguez generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-1 draw against Las Palmas.

Impact Rodriguez was a conduit through which Celta Vigo's offense flowed through on Monday. In 75 minutes played, the midfielder created three chances, made an astounding 17 passes into the final third, and put his only cross attempt on target. Monday was the first time Rodriguez had started a match for Celta Vigo since November 30, 2024, and he has a serious chance of earning more starting minutes this Saturday against Mallorca.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - 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

Alfonso Gonzales - Scores lone goal for home side Gonzalez scored one goal to go with six shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Las Palmas.

Impact Gonzalez had a solid performance against Las Palmas on Monday. In 90 minutes played, he scored one goal on six shot attempts (one on target, three off, two blocked), created three chances, and completed three of his five dribbles. Gonzalez now has two goals in his last three matches for Celta Vigo and will look to build on his momentum against Mallorca this Saturday.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Makes one save Guaita registered one save and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw against Las Palmas.

Impact Guaita had relatively little work to do in Celta Vigo's draw with Las Palmas on Monday. The Spanish keeper faced just two shots on target, made a diving save on one of them, and conceded one goal with the other. Guaita has produced a below-average season for Celta Vigo this year, posting the fifth-worst save percentage among La Liga goalies with a tally of 64.5. The club next plays this Saturday against Mallorca.

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

Oscar Mingueza - Back from suspension Mingueza completed his one-game suspension for yellow cards accumulation and will be eligible to face Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Mingueza missed Monday's 1-1 draw against Las Palmas but is now available for the next match. He is expected to return to the starting XI on Saturday on the left flank, pushing Hugo Alvarez to the bench again.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

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

Hugo Alvarez - Returns to bench Alvarez (knee) is on the bench for Monday's matcha against Las Palmas.

Impact Alvarez is back with the team as expected Monday, with the recovering from a knee injury to find the bench. He has started in 14 of his 22 appearances this season and has seen spurts of consistent starting time, hoping he can return to seeing similar time now that he is fit.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE