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Records second straight clean sheet Radu recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Elche.

Impact Radu delivered another solid performance between the posts, making two saves to secure his second consecutive clean sheet. The goalkeeper was particularly important in stoppage time, reacting quickly to deny Martim Neto and preserve the goalless draw. He has now registered 23 saves, conceded six goals and kept four clean sheets across eight LaLiga appearances this season. Radu will aim to extend his shutout streak to three matches against Alaves.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stays on bench Monday Radu (shoulder) was on the bench in Romania's 1-1 loss to Sweden on Monday in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.

Impact Radu didn't come off the bench Monday, but his presence in the squad for his match suggests the goalkeeper is no longer dealing with the shoulder problem that ruled him out of the previous contest against Poland. Radu, who has three clean sheets in the 2026/27 LaLiga season, is expected to be an option for the match against Elche on Sunday in the resumption of the league campaign.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with shoulder discomfort Radu won't play Friday's clash against Poland due to shoulder discomfort, according to coach Gheorghe Hagi, per GSP. "He has some shoulder discomfort, I was aware of it, Hindrich w...

Impact Radu had recently earned his third clean sheet of the season with a five-save shutout in the win over Racing Santander, building solid momentum heading into the international break. This setback is a minor one to monitor, and his recovery timeline will be worth tracking ahead of the club's return to action against Elche on Oct. 11.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet against Racing Radu registered five saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 5-0 win over Racing Santander.

Impact Radu was in for a great match Saturday as he held Racing to zero goals during a clean sheet, notching five saves in the process. This is his third clean sheet of the season thus far in seevn games. He will now head into the international break with some solid momentum, facing Elche when they resume play on Oct. 11.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Only save in draw Radu made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Malaga.

Impact Radu made one save while allowing a goal in Sunday's draw against Malaga. Despite the result, he has been reliable to begin the season, recording 16 saves and five high claims while conceding just four goals and keeping two clean sheets through five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one against Getafe Radu made one save and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Radu didn't see much action on net Monday but still allowed a goal in the draw, saving one of the shots he faced on target. This comes after a clean sheet last outing, remaining at two this season. He will face Malaga on Sunday next, a decent chance for the keeper to get back on track.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet against Sociedad Radu recorded five saves and secured a clean sheet in Thursday's 0-0 draw versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Radu had a great day in net as he earned his team a point in a draw, making five saves while earning a clean sheet. This already gives the keeper his second clean sheet of the season, as he opened the season with one as well. He will now prepare to face Getafe, a solid chance to make it a third clean sheet this season.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals Radu had five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Athletic.

Impact Radu did make five saves to keep Celta Vigo in the match but he also conceded the game's only goals. The goalkeeper has a challenging matchup against Real Sociedad, a team which scored 59 goals in LaLiga last season and has three to start this campaign in three matches.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Radu had two saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-1 loss against Osasuna.

Impact Radu gave up two goals in the second half, though it's hard to fault him too much with Celta Vigo going down a man. The goalkeeper should get some respite against Athletic, a side which has already conceded five goals this season after allowing 58 a year ago.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet at Mestalla Radu made two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th minute.

Impact Radu faced very little sustained pressure but responded when Valencia finally threatened, including a late opportunity that could have stolen all three points for the hosts. The goalkeeper ultimately preserved the shutout as Celta opened its league campaign with a point away from home. Radu was also booked in the 80th minute, but that was the only blemish on an otherwise steady performance. His two saves combined with the clean sheet made for a productive fantasy outing despite the relatively light workload. His next start is expected to come against Osasuna on Thursday.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet during finale Radu had two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Sevilla.

Impact Radu recorded a clean sheet during the final match of the season Sunday against Sevilla. He ends the season with 38 appearances made in league play, making 113 saves with 48 goals allowed while securing 10 clean sheets, a career high while also having the fifth most in La Liga.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Three saves in win Radu made three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Elche.

Impact Radu repelled three of four Elche shots on goal Sunday as Celta Vigo earned a resounding 3-1 home win. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran keeper has made 12 saves and six clearances while conceding 10 goals. Radu's next challenge is likely to come Saturday when Celta Vigo travels for a difficult road test at Atletico Madrid.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Radu made two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 29th minute.

Impact Radu conceded two goals Sunday, a penalty in the 2nd minute and then a Nicolas Pepe strike in the 29th. He has now conceded 12 goals over his last five contests and has made 11 saves over that stretch. Despite this poor run of form, he and his side are still very much in contention for a spot in Europe next season, but he will need to improve his play over the final five matches of the season. Next up he faces Elche on Sunday, a side which has scored 44 goals through 33 matches this season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one Radu made two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Barcelona.

Impact Radu recorded two clearances but conceded a spot kick in the 40th minute. He has now accumulated 14 saves and six clearances across the last five games, conceding 11 times. Next, he takes on Villarreal, who have netted six times in the last four games.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in defeat Radu made three saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Oviedo.

Impact Radu turned aside three of six Real Oviedo shots on goal Sunday and made two clearances as Celta Vigo were undone in a 3-0 home defeat. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran keeper has made 12 saves and five clearances while conceding 12 goals and recording one clean sheet. Radu's next challenge is likely to come Thursday when Celta Vigo hosts SC Freiburg in Leg 2 of the Europa League quarterfinals.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two in win Radu recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Valencia.

Impact Radu's difficult run continues as the goalkeeper remains without a clean sheet in his last five league games, conceding two goals in three of his past four outings. Though it is worth noting that the team has been heavily rotating in the league due to their Europa League commitments, he has still managed 14 saves during that stretch. He will have the chance to bounce back on Sunday against Real Oviedo, the lowest scoring side in the league.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Set for play Radu has been medically discharged after a calf injury and is an option for play again, according to his club.

Impact Radu was thought to be dealing with an injury heading into the international break, but after some reports that it was just a minor injury, he has further reinforced that by being medically discharged by his club. This clears their regular starter for when they return to action, facing Valencia on Sunday. He should start if fit, with 29 starts in 29 appearances while earning eight clean sheets.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Not injured, could play in duty Radu (calf) underwent further exams that revealed no injury, and the goalie will travel to Bucharest for another series of scans, though he could still be an option to play for Rom...

Impact Radu was dealing with some calf pain after Sunday's clash against Alaves, but further exams showed no injury for the keeper, an unexpected outcome that will allow him to travel to Bucharest for international duty. The goalie will undergo another series of scans to determine whether he can suit up for Thursday's clash against Turkey. That said, if Radu has to miss any time or gets a breather once he returns to Vigo, Ivan Villar would be in line to step in between the posts.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one against Betis Radu had five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Betis.

Impact Radu would make a decent five saves Sunday but was unable to record a clean sheet, still allowing a goal in the draw. This is now four straight games since his clean sheet, remaining at eight in 28 appearances this season. He faces Lyon midweek in UEL action before returning to league action against Alaves on March 22, a decent chance to earn a clean sheet.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Single save in loss Radu recorded one save and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-1 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Radu stopped only one of the three shots he faced during Friday's loss to Madrid. It was a disappointing performance to say the least, as he could have earned a point or three against an excellent Madrid side with even decent play. It's an expected loss, but the manner in which he lost makes it disappointing.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Last-gasp deflected strike by Valverde gives Real Madrid 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo

Real Madrid has snapped a two-game losing streak with a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

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

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Last-gasp deflected strike by Valverde gives Real Madrid 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo