Abdoulaye Faye and Hugo González endure difficult Celta debuts

Abdoulaye Faye and Hugo González made difficult debuts for Celta in their match against Athletic Club. Faye, starting in central defense due to a suspension for Marcos Alonso, demonstrated composure and calmness when playing the ball out from the back, showing no signs of nerves despite it being his first appearance in the Spanish top flight.

However, Faye struggled with defensive positioning and one-on-one marking. His lack of coordination with teammates was highlighted during Athletic Club's second goal, where a delay in reacting to a pass allowed the opponent to find an advantage. He also faced challenges in individual duels against Iñaki Williams and ended the match showing signs of leg discomfort following a clearance in stoppage time.

Forward Hugo González also had a quiet debut. He struggled to receive service as Celta spent much of the match defending against Athletic Club's high pressure. He was unable to utilize his shooting ability due to the lack of opportunities and was substituted during a quadruple change by manager Claudio Giráldez at halftime.