As LaLiga teams prepare for another round of fixtures this weekend, managers across Spain are assessing their squad availability with several key players racing against time to prove their fitness.
Find out who is missing through injury, who's in a race against time to prove their fitness, and who has been ruled out through suspension for the next round of LaLiga fixtures. This information will be invaluable as you plan your fantasy team for the next gameweek.
Saturday Fixtures
Celta Vigo v Leganés (Saturday, 1 p.m. GMT / 8 a.m. ET)
Celta Vigo will likely be without midfielder Williot Swedberg who is doubtful with an undisclosed injury. Meanwhile, Leganés face more significant absences with defenders Borna Barisic (knee) and Enric Franquesa (knee) both ruled out long-term. Forward Munir El Haddadi remains suspended and will return on March 16.
Alavés v Villarreal (Saturday, 3:15 p.m. GMT / 10:15 a.m. ET)
Alavés continue to deal with multiple injury concerns. Midfielder Tomás Conechny (head) and Carlos Benavídez (strain) are out until March 14, while Hugo Novoa (groin) remains sidelined until the end of March. Goalkeeper Jesús Owono is doubtful with a tear injury.
Villarreal's star forward Gerard Moreno remains a doubt with a strain, while Ilias Akhomach is out long-term with a knee injury expected to keep him sidelined until July.
Valencia v Real Valladolid (Saturday, 5:30 p.m. GMT / 12:30 p.m. ET)
Valencia will be without defender Thierry Correia (knee) who is out until July, while forward Hugo Duro (calf) is expected to return by the end of March.
Valladolid have multiple concerns with defender Joseph Aidoo (hamstring) out until March 16, Eray Cömert unavailable until March 15, and midfielder Mario Martín suspended for this fixture. Florian Grillitsch is doubtful with an undisclosed issue.
Barcelona v Osasuna (Saturday, 8 p.m. GMT / 3 p.m. ET)
Barcelona continue to deal with significant injuries. Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and defender Andreas Christensen are both out with their respective ailments until early April. Young midfielder Gavi is doubtful with illness, while Marc Bernal remains a long-term absentee with a knee injury expected to keep him out until September.
Osasuna's only reported absence is midfielder Aimar Oroz, who is dealing with a hamstring issue and should return by March 16.
Sunday Fixtures
Getafe v Atlético Madrid (Sunday, 1 p.m. GMT / 8 a.m. ET)
Getafe head into the weekend with no reported injury concerns, giving them a full squad to select from.
Atlético Madrid will be monitoring midfielder Koke, who is doubtful with a leg injury. Defender César Azpilicueta is confirmed out with a leg issue but is expected to return by March 16.
Real Madrid v Rayo Vallecano (Sunday, 3:15 p.m. GMT / 10:15 a.m. ET)
Real Madrid's defense remains depleted with long-term absentees Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão (both knee) out until August. Jesús Vallejo (thigh) should return by the end of March, while midfielder Dani Ceballos (leg) is targeting a mid-April comeback.
Rayo Vallecano have a lengthy injury list to contend with. Forward Raul de Tomás (illness) and midfielder Isi Palazón (knee) could return by March 16, while Jorge de Frutos serves a suspension. Abdul Mumin and Sergio Camello remain out, with the latter not expected back until May due to a toe injury. Midfielders Unai López and Randy Nteka are both doubtful.
The weekend's action concludes with Athletic Club v Mallorca at San Mamés on Sunday (5:30 p.m. GMT / 12:30 p.m. ET).
For all fixtures, predicted starting lineups have been prepared based on available players, with adjustments made for the various injury and suspension concerns across all teams.
All predicted XIs and injury news powered by Rotowire and subject to updates.
