CELTA VIGO NEWS

Williot Swedberg - Not available Monday Swedberg (hamstring) is ruled out for Monday's clash with Las Palmas, coach Claudio Giraldez said in the press conference.

Impact Swedberg will miss a third consecutive game due to a leg injury as he has not fully recovered. Alfonso Gonzalez is expected to start in the frontline until Swedberg returns. His next opportunity to feature in the squad will be against Mallorca on Saturday.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Trains, late call for Monday Swedberg (hamstring) has returned to training but is still doubtful for Monday's match against Las Palmas, according to Rafa Calero of Marca.

Impact Swedberg looks to be seeing decent progression in his return to the field after an injury around a month ago, as he was back in training working individually over the break. However, he is still doubtful for Monday, much more likely to face Mallorca on April 5. That said, he will be a late call for Monday, more than likely left out.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Alvarez - Option for Monday Alvarez is an option for Monday's match against Las Palmas after training over the break, according to Rafa Valero of Marca.

Impact Alvarez is looking to see the field for the first time in around two months Monday, as he has been cleared for action after training over the break instead of going on holiday. This is good news for both the club and player, as he has started in 14 of his 22 appearances this season. He will look to see time, possibly even seeing a start immediately.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Forced off with fatigue Mingueza was forced off in the 94th minute of extra time due to muscular fatigue in Sunday's clash with Netherlands.

Impact Mingueza asked to be replaced in the 94th minute due to muscular fatigue and couldn't contribute further in extra time. He likely hasn't suffered an injury but will be assessed by his club this week to determine if the issue is more serious. He is suspended for next Monday's match against Las Palmas and will have time to recover before next Saturday's game against Mallorca.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Five clearances in victory Starfelt had one tackle (zero won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win over Valladolid.

Impact Starfelt led the Celta Vigo defensive effort with five clearances Saturday as they held Valladolid at-bay in a 1-0 victory. The central defender has started and played the full 90 minutes in each of Celta Vigo's most recent five La Liga fixtures. Over that span, he's averaged six clearances and one interception per appearance while creating a single chance.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Carreira Vilarino - Five crosses in win Sergio Carreira generated five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Valladolid.

Impact Sergio Carreira led the Celta Vigo attack Saturday with five crosses attempted (one accurate) as they outlasted Valladolid in a narrow 1-0 victory. The Celta Vigo academy graduate also contributed a single clearance to the team's clean sheet effort. Over his last five appearances (five starts), Carreira has played the full 90 minutes in each appearance while creating seven total chances and assisting once.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Alonso - Converts late penalty Alonso scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Valladolid. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Alonso scored the match's decisive goal Saturday late in the second half from the penalty spot late as Celta Vigo earned a 1-0 victory over Valladolid. The defender created two chances over his 90 minutes of play and contributed two clearances to the team's clean sheet effort. Alonso has made six successive appearances (six starts) in La Liga and played the full 90 minutes on each occasion. Over that span, the defender has scored twice and contributed to two clean sheets.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Secures clean sheet Guaita recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Guaita turned aside each of the two Valladolid shots on target Saturday and made one clearance en route to securing his sixth clean sheet of the season in a 1-0 victory. Over his last five appearances (five starts), the veteran keepers has produced 14 saves and eight clearances while conceding just four goals and recording two clean sheets. Guaita's next challenge is likely to come March 31st when Celta Vigo host relegation-threatened Las Palmas.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Picks one match suspension Mingueza will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Mingueza accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for the game against Las Palmas on March. 31 after the international break. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter this season, with Hugo Alvarez likely finding his spot again on the left flank and Sergio Carreira starting on the right flank.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Alvarez - Returns to bench Alvarez (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Valladolid.

Impact Alvarez has made the call for Saturday as expected, with the midfielder fit enough to earn spot on the bench after missing the club's past four outings. This is solid news for the club, as he has started in 14 of his 22 appearances this season. However, he has only seen one start since Dec. 14 and will likely see a bench spot moving forward.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Spain calls up Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio

Spain has called up Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio for the first time ahead of the Nations League quarterfinals against the Netherlands

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hugo Alvarez - Available for Valladolid Alvarez (knee) has been cleared by the medical staff and is available for Saturday's clash against Valladolid, the club announced.

Impact Alvarez missed Saturday's game against Leganes due to a knee injury but has since recovered and is an option for Saturday's game. That said, he likely will not return directly to the starting lineup to avoid the risk of a setback. Oscar Mingueza will likely continue filling in on the left flank.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Five saves in victory Guaita recorded five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Leganes.

Impact Guaita tied his season high with five saves in the match, also marking the seventh time on the season that he made more than three saves in a match. Additionally, this was the third time in four outings that he limited opponents to no more than one goal. Up next for Celta Vigo is a meeting with Real Valladolid on Saturday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Gonzales - Two goal contributions in win Gonzalez scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Leganes.

Impact Gonzalez assisted on a goal by Oscar Mingueza in the 26th minute, before he netted one of his own, assisted by Borja Iglesias in first half extra time. The goal and the assist both marked the second of the campaign for Gonzalez, while this was the first time on the year that he had two goal contributions in one match. He also tied his season high by accounting for two chances created.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Nets one in victory Mingueza scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Leganes. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Mingueza netted his third goal of the campaign, but his first in 21 appearances, as he buried a shot from the left side of the box, assisted by Alfonso Gonzalez in the 26th minute of play. This marked the seventh time in eight outings that Mingueza registered at least one shot, however, it was the first time in that span that he landed one on target.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - 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

Williot Swedberg - Out until international break Swedberg (leg) will be out until the international break, coach Claudio Giraldez said in the press conference. "Williot won't be available until after the break. After the break, I...

Impact Swedberg was forced off in the 17th minute of Saturday's clash with Girona due to a leg injury that will sideline him until the international break. He could be back at the beginning of April if his recovery goes as planned. Alfonso Gonzalez could get a larger role in the frontline until he comes back fully fit.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Alvarez - Ruled out for Saturday Alvarez (knee) still has discomfort from his previous injury and will be out for Saturday's clash against Leganes, coach Claudio Giraldez said in the press conference. "Hugo has a...

Impact Alvarez still suffers from his previous knee injury and the staff decided to let him rest some days. He will be assessed at the start of next week to see if he can be back. Until he comes back fully fit, Oscar Mingueza is starting on the left flank.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Carreira Vilarino - Assists in 2-2 away draw Sergio Carreira assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Girona.

Impact Carreira assisted Iker Losada early in the game to bring the match back to 1-1 before it ended up 2-2. This made it his third assist in his last five matches. In total, he has created seven chances in the last five games.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Losada - Scores in away draw Iker Losada scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Girona.

Impact Losada scored his side's first goal of the game and became his first goal of the season since joining on loan from Betis. This is his one shot on target since joining Celta Vigo on loan. He also was successful with his only cross of the game.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Alonso - Scores first Celta Vigo goal Alonso scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Girona.

Impact Alonso scored his first goal as a Celta Vigo player as he helped his side to a 2-2 draw. His goal came from the penalty spot early in the second half, putting his team in a 2-1 lead, which they couldn't hold onto. This was his first shot on target in his last five La Liga games. He also won both of his tackles in the game.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Makes four saves but concedes two Guaita made four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Girona.

Impact Guaita made four saves to help his side to a 2-2 draw away to Girona. This is his first time in six games where he has made four saves and is the fifth time in the last eight he has conceded two, only keeping one clean sheet in this time.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Forced off injured Swedberg was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Girona due to injury.

Impact Swedberg left the match in the 17th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Alfonso Gonzalez. The extent of Swedberg's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Leganes.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Alvarez - Receives medical clearance Alvarez (knee) has received the medical clearance and will be available for Saturday's clash against Girona, the club announced.

Impact Alvarez missed the last two games with a knee injury but has received medical clearance to return Saturday. His availability will not affect the starting XI as he has been a bench option lately.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Scores winning goal off bench Aspas scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Friday's 1-0 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Aspas came through when Celta Vigo needed him the most, as the veteran forward stepped up and scored the lone goal of the match midway through the second half with a penalty in the 69th minute. This was Aspas' eight goal of the campaign, and he's scored his last three goals coming off the bench.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE