Iago Aspas: A Key Player’s Future at Celta Amid Limited League Minutes

omidbasir- Iago Aspas has had limited playing time in the last five league matches; however, he has been a starter in both Europa League fixtures held in 2026. This Thursday, he may return to the starting lineup against PAOK in Thessaloniki.

In the previous five league matches, Aspas’s involvement has been minimal. He did not play against Rayo Vallecano, and in the subsequent four matches—against Real Sociedad, Getafe, Osasuna, and Espanyol—he came off the bench each time. Over these five games, he has accumulated just 53 minutes on the pitch.

Conversely, Aspas has been a starter in both Europa League matches this year, against Lille and Red Star, totaling 107 minutes. In the continental competition, he has been a pivotal figure, starting in six out of eight group-stage matches.

Across all competitions this season, Iago Aspas boasts impressive statistics, participating in 31 matches, scoring four goals, and providing five assists in a total of 1,422 minutes.

Aspas is expected to make a decision about his future soon. The club, Claudio Giráldez, his teammates, and Celta fans all express a strong desire for his continued presence. As the most significant player in Celta’s history and a legend of Spanish football, Aspas has undoubtedly earned the right to dictate the timeline for such an important decision.