Yoel Lago
CEL
Center Back
Back Line Anchor
Mar 25, 2004 (22)
Right
6'1"
154 lb
Anchors defense in shutout
Lago generated four tackles (one won), nine clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Elche. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.
Analysis: Lago delivered a commanding defensive performance, leading Celta's backline with nine clearances while adding four tackles and one interception. His contributions helped limit Elche's attacking opportunities and secure another clean sheet for the visitors. The defender has accumulated 10 tackles, 15 interceptions and 39 clearances across eight LaLiga appearances this season. An undisputed starter in Celta's back three, Lago continues to provide defensive consistency and substantial clearance production.
Completes four interceptions
Lago registered one tackle (zero won), four clearances and four interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Malaga. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 26th minute.
Analysis: Lago recorded four interceptions and a blocked shot in Sunday's match against Malaga. He has put together a solid start to the season, totaling 10 interceptions, two tackles won, four aerials won, and six blocked shots while helping the team keep two clean sheets through six appearances.
Keeps clean sheet Saturday
Lago had eight clearances and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atletico Madrid.
Analysis: Lago made his fourth consecutive La Liga start Saturday and marked the occasion with his first clean sheet of the campaign. He made a season-high eight clearances and blocked two shots in the impressive defensive display. He completed the full 90 minutes in his third consecutive match.
Gives away penalty
Lago recorded two clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th minute.
Analysis: Lago conceded a penalty that led to the only goal of the game. He was substituted by Oscar Mingueza in the 63rd minute. This was Lago's first start since September 2025, and he has featured only six times this campaign.
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