The upcoming round of LaLiga fixtures promises intense matchups with several key players facing fitness battles across Spain's top clubs. As teams prepare for crucial encounters, injury concerns and suspensions are shaping the predicted lineups for this weekend's matches.
In Friday's opener at the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, Celta Vigo hosts Osasuna with some midfield worries. Hugo Álvarez remains sidelined until March 1 with a knee injury, while Franco Cervi is doubtful due to hamstring issues. Despite these setbacks, Celta's expected lineup maintains a strong spine with Vicente Guaita in goal and the experienced Iago Aspas leading the attack.
Alavés faces significant challenges ahead of their Saturday clash with Espanyol at Mendizorroza. The home side will be without several key players, including Tomás Conechny (head injury) and Hugo Novoa (groin), both expected to return by March 9. Additionally, goalkeeper Jesús Owono and midfielder Carlos Benavídez are ruled out until March 2 with tear and strain injuries respectively.
Perhaps the most anticipated fixture sees Real Madrid taking on Girona at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday afternoon. Los Blancos will miss Jude Bellingham through suspension until March 9, while defensive concerns persist with David Alaba (groin), Dani Carvajal (knee), and Éder Militão (knee) all sidelined. Lucas Vázquez remains a doubt with a hamstring issue. However, the predicted lineup suggests a formidable attack featuring Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé.
The weekend's action concludes with Getafe hosting Real Betis at the Estadio Coliseum. Getafe will need to manage without Luis Milla due to an undisclosed injury and Christantus Uche through suspension, with both players expected to return by March 2. David Soria is set to start in goal, with Borja Mayoral and Juanmi forming the attacking partnership.
As fantasy team managers plan their selections for the upcoming gameweek, these injury updates and predicted starting lineups across all 20 clubs will prove crucial for making informed decisions. The situation remains fluid, with all predictions and injury news subject to updates before kickoff.
