"Year after year, the Celta captain has proven to be the Catalan team's major weak point. The former Liverpool striker's record against Barcelona is indeed simply stunning, having scored 11 goals in 21 league matches, a statistic that doesn't even fully capture his numerous standout performances and decisive moments that have cost Barça dearly at Balaidos."
"While the 38-year-old veteran is in a different phase of his career this season, his threat level has not diminished. Aspas is playing a different role for Celta, alternating between starting and coming off the bench to maintain his physical fitness for key moments. Even Celta Vigo coach Claudio Giraldez highlighted Iago Aspas' record against Barcelona in the pre-match presser. "Borja, Aspas, and Bryan score a lot against Barcelona; I hope they do it again tomorrow because that will bring us closer to victory," he noted."
"The Barcelona defence this season has proven to be very susceptible against predatory forwards, who can utilise spaces in between the channels. Iago Aspas, to that end, could be a major threat to the Blaugrana, whose poor defensive record this season has already cost them numerous points. In addition to Aspas, Barcelona must also need to be mindful of other Celta Vigo attackers, as correctly pointed out by Giraldez."
FC Barcelona travels to Balaídos for a crucial La Liga fixture before the November international break, seeking three points to maintain a title challenge. Celta Vigo captain Iago Aspas has a remarkable record against Barcelona, with 11 goals in 21 league matches and several decisive performances at Balaídos. At 38, Aspas alternates between starting and coming off the bench to conserve fitness while remaining a significant attacking threat. Celta coach Claudio Giraldez singled out Borja, Aspas and Bryan as recurring scorers against Barcelona. Barcelona's defence has shown vulnerability to predatory forwards exploiting channels, so the Blaugrana must guard against multiple Celta attackers.
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