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MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Álvaro Arbeloa: "This is Real Madrid and we will fight for as long as we can mathematically" He spoke before playing Celta Vigo

MARCH 5 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Carl Starfelt - Option against Real Madrid Starfelt (undisclosed) trained fully this week and is back available for Friday's clash against Real Madrid, according to coach Claudio Giraldez, per Mundo Celeste. "The rest are t...

Impact Starfelt trained fully with the squad this week and is back in the mix for Friday's clash against Real Madrid after missing the last match against Girona with an undisclosed issue. The defender returning to full fitness is a boost for the Celeste since he is a regular starter in the back-three when available and is expected to slide right back into the starting XI against the Merengues.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Alonso - Back available Friday Alonso (undisclosed) trained fully this week and is back available for Friday's clash against Real Madrid, according to coach Claudio Giraldez, per Mundo Celeste. "The rest are tec...

Impact Alonso trained fully with the squad this week and is back in the mix for Friday's clash against Real Madrid after sitting out the last match against Girona with an undisclosed issue. The center-back's return is solid news for the Celeste as he is a locked-in starter when healthy and is expected to step right back into the lineup against the Merengues.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Alonso - Trains Wednesday Alonso (undisclosed) is back in full training Wednesday, according to SER Desportivos Vigo.

Impact Alonso is back in training this week, a bright spot for the defender, as he should be medically discharged in the next day or two. This is huge news for the defender, as it looks like his absence will only be one match. He is their primary defender, likely to start immediately once an option.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Alonso - Trains Wednesday Alonso (undisclosed) is back in full training Wednesday, according to SER Desportivos Vigo.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Eligible after suspension Iglesias can be selected again for upcoming fixtures after serving his one-game La Liga ban.

Impact Iglesias started in six of his last seven games between league and European action before being suspended due to yellow card accumulation. The striker has scored 12 goals plus three assists over 33 official appearances this season and should be his team's best scoring threat now that he's back. Ferran Jutgla took his place against Girona and could head back to the bench for the next games.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Assists Sunday Mingueza had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal), crossing five times inaccurately and making two takles (winning one) during Sunday's 2-1 win ov...

Impact Mingeuza set up Ferran Jutgla in the 58th minute assisting Celta's first goal while leading the team in crosses and tackles. The assist was the first since November for Mingueza as he made his first La Liga start in a month.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Six saves in win Radu allowed a goal while making a save during Sunday's 2-1 win over Girona.

Impact Radu allowed the opening goal of the match in the first half, but blanked Girona in the second 45 as Celta came from beind for all three points. The keeper has allowed three goals while combining for seven saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three La Liga starts. Celta Vigo take on Real Madrid at home on Friday.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ferran Jutgla - Nets against Girona Jutgla scored a goal while taking three shots (all on goal) and making two interceptions during Sunday's 2-1 win over Girona.

Impact Jutgla found the back of the net in the 58th minute while leading Celta Vigo in shots and interceptions. The forward has combined for two goals and seven shots over his last three La Liga appearances.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 28 • 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.

FEBRUARY 28 • 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.

FEBRUARY 26 • 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.

FEBRUARY 26 • 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.

FEBRUARY 25 • 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.

FEBRUARY 25 • 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.

FEBRUARY 23 • 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.

FEBRUARY 23 • 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

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