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Officially joins Celta's first team Rodriguez has officially joined Celta Vigo's first team squad, according to the club.

Impact Rodriguez came through Celta's academy from a young age and made his first team debut during the 2024/25 season, going on to establish himself as a key piece of the defense last season, ranking second on the team in minutes played behind only Marcos Alonso as Celta qualified for the Europa League for a second consecutive year. His development earned him a call up to the senior Spain national team last month for a World Cup preparation match, and his official promotion to the first team reflects the club's continued investment in academy talent.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Rodriguez is an option again after serving his suspension.

Impact Rodriguez served a one-game suspension and is now back as an option, set to face Barcelona next contest. He is a regular in the defense with his 21 starts in 26 appearances, notching five clean sheets in the process.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended one game Rodriguez will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact Rodriguez picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga play and will serve a one-match suspension for Sunday's clash against Real Oviedo. The center-back has been an undisputed starter in the back three for the Celeste this season, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Alvaro Nunez expected to take his spot in defense for that game.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opener Rodriguez assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 loss versus Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Rodriguez set up Ferran Jutgla's opener in the 19th minute. Rodriguez also made four clearances, two tackles and an interception. This was his first assist of the campaign and he has now accumulated 20 clearances, four tackles and four interceptions across the last four games.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

'Be angry with whoever signed Trent' - Alexander-Arnold torn apart by Spanish press over defensive sloppiness despite Real Madrid win

Trent Alexander-Arnold's dream move to the Santiago Bernabeu is being tested by the unforgiving glare of the Spanish spotlight. Despite Real...

MARCH 7 • goal

'Be angry with whoever signed Trent' - Alexander-Arnold torn apart by Spanish press over defensive sloppiness despite Real Madrid win