RENATO TAPIA NEWS

Back from suspension Tapia completed his one-game suspension for yellow cards accumulation and will be eligible to face Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Impact Tapia missed Sunday's 1-0 victory against Getafe and is now available to play on Saturday. He will return directly to the starting squad in the defensive midfield for that game.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Tapia accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for Sunday's match against Getafe. Jorge Saenz is expected to start in his place in the central defense.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Friday Tapia (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's game against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact As expected, Tapia will be an option off the bench. He could be an interesting tactical option due to his ability to play both as a center-back and defensive midfielder with equal ease. However, he's not much of an asset in fantasy due to his lack of attacking prowess.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Tapia (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Friday's game against Rayo Vallecano, manager Borja Jimenez told media Thursday. "[Renato] returned to full training earlier thi...

Impact Tapia missed the match against Athletic Club last week due to an undisclosed injury, but it seems the injury was minor. The veteran midfielder, who has been playing as a center-back of late, should be available and is likely to start if deemed fit enough.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Tapia (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Tapia misses out after picking up an injury that prevented him from training in the buildup to the match. The midfielder is a regular starter when fit with Darko Brasanac replacing him in Sunday's XI.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful after not training Tapia is doubtful for Sunday's match against Athletic after not training this week due to injury, according to manager Borja Jimenez.

Impact Tapia looks likely to miss out Sunday, with the midfielder suffering from an injury that kept him out of training this week. This could force a change, as he started in their past two matches, with Jorge Saenz as a possible replacement. His availability will likely be up to a fitness test ahead of the match.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starting during return Tapia (leg) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Tapia is back with the team after missing their last match before the winter break, immediately starting in his return to play. He should continue in the starting XI moving forward, starting in 12 of his 17 appearances this camping.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saturday Tapia (leg) will be available for Saturday's game against Espanyol, manager Borja Jimenez told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "The suspended players are out and...

Impact The veteran midfielder should be able to return after a one-game absence, as he missed the 5-2 loss versus Villarreal on Dec. 22 with a leg problem. Tapia has started in each of the previous eight matches in which he's been available for, and he's expected to return to the starting lineup right away in his return to the side.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Villarreal Tapia (leg) is out for Sunday's game against Villarreal, manager Borja Jimenez told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Juan and Munir are going to be game-time call...

Impact Tapia suffered the injury in the win over Barcelona and hasn't trained all week long, so he'll miss this contest. Darko Brasanac could be an option to play as a replacement in midfield. Tapia will have time to recover, though, as Leganes' next game will come against Espanyol on Jan. 11.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first of seasonn Tapia scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 4-3 loss versus Girona.

Impact Tapia made his fifth start in a row, scoring his first career La Liga goal in the process. He is the team's utility player, being able to play anywhere in the midfield and defense while averaging about 2.9 tackles and 3.6 clearances per 90 minutes played.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Leganes Tapia has completed a transfer to Leganes out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Tapia will remain in Spain after leaving Celta at the start of the summer, as he has joined Leganes on a two-year deal. In the past season, he started in 15 of his 21 appearances, not notching a single goal contribution but registering 21 interceptions, 41 tackles and 49 clearances. He is likely to see regular time with his new club, probably playing in between a rotational and a starting role.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from injury Tapia (thigh) is available from the bench during Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Tapia returns from a thigh injury which has kept him out of action since late March. The midfielder hasn't started a match since February during an injury plagued stretch.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not fit Tapia (thigh) is not an option for Sunday's match against Villarreal, according to manager Claudio Giraldez.

Impact Tapia will have to wait yet another week for his return as he continues to deal with thigh issues. However, he was introduced back into training this week, leaving decent confidence he will be ready after Sunday's match. That being said, he will hope to be an option in the club's next contest.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel to face Alaves Tapia (thigh) won't be available for Saturday's match against Alaves, manager Jonatan Giraldez told media during Friday's pre-match press conference.

Impact Tapia has been dealing with a thigh issue that has turned out to be more complicated than expected, and the coaching staff has decided to hold him out of the Alaves match in order to be cautious with the final stage of his recovery process. His next chance to feature will come against Villarreal on May 5.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to sidelines Tapia will not be an option for Friday's match against Betis after picking up a thigh issue and being left off the squad list.

Impact Tapia appears to have possibly returned too early against Rayo Vallecano in the club's last match despite playing the full 45 after being substituted on at half, as he is now dealing with a thigh issue once again, leaving him out for another tenure on the sidelines. The midfielder is currently training individually, but not much more is known at the moment, with no timetable set in stone, but the player will hope to be ready by the club's next match against Las Palmas on April 20.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option for Rayo Vallecano tilt Tapia (thigh) is available for Sunday's clash with Rayo Vallecano, Celta Vigo informed.

Impact Tapia is back on the game-day squad list after sitting out three fixtures but will be eased into action and won't start as he normally does. He has logged six tackles (four won), four interceptions and 17 clearances in his last four showings, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with group Tapia (thigh) was able to train fully with the team ahead of Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Tapia has missed the last three matches with a thigh injury. If all goes well, the midfielder will return to the starting XI, having previously started the last 12 games in a row, generating 38 clearances, 25 tackles and 16 interceptions in that span.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out three weeks Tapia is expected to miss three weeks after suffering a grade 1 thigh tear, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Tapia was forced off in the 57th minute versus Cadiz on Sunday while making his 12th consecutive appearance for the club. In those outings, the midfielder recorded 15 shots (zero on target), six crosses (one accurate) and 38 clearances. Hugo Sotelo could be in line for his first start since early November with Tapia on the shelf.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Tapia generated two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Girona. He was injured and subbed out in the 78th minute.

Impact Tapia had to be taken off early with an undisclosed injury. He's been nonstop his previous seven matches, playing in recording 21 clearances, 19 tackles and 12 interceptions in that span.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in draw Tapia had two shots (zero on goal) and kept a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Tapia took a season-high and a team-high two shots in Monday's draw, although neither were on target. He played well defensively too as he helped keep a clean sheet for the first time this season, contributing four tackles, one clearance and two blocked shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for return Tapia is available for the Nov. 25 match against Valencia after serving his one-match suspension.

Impact Tapia is eligible to play once again after serving his one-match suspension due to receiving two yellow cards in a match against Sevilla. The midfielder will most likely be sent to the bench after serving his ban, as he only started in two matches before his suspension, totaling only 197 minutes through six appearances.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives two yellow cards Tapia was sent off in the 65th minute of Saturday's match against Sevilla after picking up two yellow cards.

Impact Tapia will miss Celta's next match against Atheltic after picking up a red card against Sevilla due to receiving two yellow cards. Fortunately for the club, it shouldn't affect the squad too much, seeing he has only started two matches all season. However, expect Miguel Rodriguez to possibly get a nod for a bench role with Tapia out.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly backup once again Tapia kept one clean sheet in 28 La Liga appearances (16 starts) this campaign for Celta Vigo.

Impact Tapia got regular playing time in both defensive midfield and at center-back this season, but he isn't Celta's first choice in either position. The 27-year-old has one year left on his contract with the club heading into the summer.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can return form suspension Tapia will be available for selection in Tuesday's clash against Girona after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Tapia missed Saturday's loss to Athletic Club while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he will be eligible to return in midweek against Girona. He's started five of Celta's last eight La Liga games, mostly in central defense.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for suspension Tapia will miss out against Athletic on Saturday for yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Tapia picked up his fifth yellow card of the season versus Valencia on Sunday and will now find himself watching from the stands. In his prior four contests (all starts), the midfielder registered three shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate) and 14 clearances. While Tapia does have some offensive upside, his primary value figures to come from the defensive third where he figures to rack up clearances, tackles and interceptions.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE