Celta Fortuna v CD Castellón, Balaídos test reflects Celta academy growth | OneFootball

CD Castellón visit Balaídos on Monday at 21.30 to face newly promoted Celta Fortuna. According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, the Vigo reserve’s ascent underlines Celta’s academy growth built on investment, talent and a clear playing style.

Celta rank among the top-flight clubs giving most minutes to homegrown players, 43 percent, behind Athletic, Real Sociedad and Barcelona. First-team coach Claudio Giráldez also emerged from the system.

With Fredi Álvarez in charge, Celta Fortuna have kept their attacking verve. They have started Segunda with a draw against Cádiz and a 4-2 turnaround against Andorra after trailing 0-2 in the closing stages.

Monday adds Celta to the list of B teams Castellón have faced in official competition, the 17th. It is a second straight trip to a reserve after a 1-0 opening win at Real Sociedad B in Zubieta.

Castellón and Celta’s first team first met in the 1940s after the orelluts’ maiden promotion. They have not met since 2010, a season that ended in relegation to Segunda B and a prolonged lower-league spell, Tercera included.

On Sunday 11 April 2010 at Castalia, debuts, protests towards the directors’ box and refereeing decisions framed the game. Asier Garitano debuted and started Jordi Marenyà, Mantecón and Baigorri were sent off, yet Castellón won 2-1. Celta fielded Aritz López Garai, Iago Aspas, Michu and Joselu.

Across league and cup, Castellón and Celta have met 40 times, with 15 albinegra wins, 17 celeste victories and eight draws. A new chapter with Celta Fortuna begins on Monday.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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