The 2026/27 La Liga season is underway, and injuries continue to affect team selections across Spain's top flight. In this tracker, I cover the most important first-team injuries, rehabilitation progress, and available return timelines for all 20 clubs.
My aim is simple: give readers useful information without guessing when clubs have not provided a clear diagnosis or comeback date. I remove players once there is reliable evidence they have returned to competitive availability or are no longer with the club.
I do not include suspensions, disciplinary issues, illness or other non-injury absences. This update reflects information checked through October 5, 2026.
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1. Athletic Club Injury Update
Athletic Club continue to manage Unai Egiluz's long-term knee rehabilitation, while Nico Williams has become a new injury concern.
1. Unai Egiluz
Unai Egiluz remains in long-term recovery after another rupture of the ACL graft in his right knee. He underwent further surgery in June.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation following right-knee ACL surgery.
Return: No competitive return date has been confirmed.
2. Nico Williams
Nico Williams suffered a moderate muscle injury to the rectus femoris in his left thigh while representing Spain. Athletic confirmed the diagnosis on October 1 after the winger returned from international duty. His recovery will depend on his progress.
Status: Recovering from a left-thigh muscle injury.
Return: No exact date confirmed.
Dani Vivian has fully recovered and returned to normal team work, while Peio Canales was fit enough to join Spain Under-21 duty. Neither remains on the current injury list.
2. Atlético Madrid Injury Update
Atlético Madrid are monitoring Pablo Barrios and Alejandro Grimaldo.
1. Pablo Barrios
Pablo Barrios continues his recovery from a low-grade myofascial muscle injury. The midfielder has progressed to individual work on the grass during the international break but has not yet been confirmed as available for competitive play.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation and individual field work.
Return: No exact competitive return date confirmed.
2. Alejandro Grimaldo
Alejandro Grimaldo returned to Atlético after experiencing discomfort in his left thigh while with Spain. Atlético needs further assessment before it can confirm his availability.
Status: Being assessed for a left-thigh problem.
Return: Dependent on his recovery and further assessment.
Alexander Sørloth's earlier muscular problem is no longer retained as a current established injury absence.
3. Osasuna Injury Update
Osasuna's injury list has changed considerably since the previous update. Aimar Oroz and Valentin Rosier have progressed, while Raúl Moro, Jorge Herrando and Asier Bonel continue their recoveries.
1. Raúl Moro
Raúl Moro is recovering from a muscular injury and remained in rehabilitation during Osasuna's latest training period.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation from a muscle injury.
Return: No exact date confirmed.
2. Jorge Herrando
Jorge Herrando remains in recovery from his muscular problem.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Return: Dependent on his progress.
3. Asier Bonel
Asier Bonel is recovering from a left adductor muscle injury.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation from an adductor injury.
Return: No competitive return date confirmed.
Osasuna's October training updates continued to identify Moro, Herrando and Bonel as players working through injuries. Aimar Oroz has returned to the group, while Rosier has also progressed back into team work.
4. Celta Vigo Injury Update
Celta Vigo's injury picture has changed significantly. Aleix Febas has returned, but several players are now in rehabilitation.
1. Miguel Román
Miguel Román underwent surgery on October 1 to remove a loose body from his right knee.
Status: Rehabilitation following right-knee surgery.
Return: No competitive return date confirmed.
2. Sebastián Cáceres
Sebastián Cáceres has been dealing with pubalgia after experiencing symptoms while on international duty. He has been completing medical treatment, physiotherapy, and individual work.
Status: Continuing individual rehabilitation.
Return: No exact date confirmed.
3. Jones El-Abdellaoui
Jones El-Abdellaoui underwent arthroscopic surgery after a small loose body was detected in his left knee.
Status: Recovering following left-knee arthroscopy.
Return: No confirmed competitive date.
4. Iago Aspas
Iago Aspas is recovering from a fibrillar injury to the rectus femoris in his left thigh.
Status: Continuing individual rehabilitation.
Return: No exact match confirmed.
Celta's official medical information lists Román, Cáceres, El-Abdellaoui and Aspas among the players continuing recovery work.
5. Carl Starfelt
Carl Starfelt suffered a hamstring-related injury while representing Sweden and left the national-team camp. Celta are assessing the extent of the problem before establishing a recovery timetable.
Status: Being assessed following a thigh/hamstring injury.
Return: No confirmed date.
Aleix Febas has returned to competitive involvement and is no longer listed.
5. Deportivo Alavés Injury Update
Deportivo Alavés have two serious ACL rehabilitation cases, while Ville Koski has become a more recent concern.
1. Mikel Rodríguez
Mikel Rodríguez remains in long-term rehabilitation after suffering an ACL rupture in his right knee.
Status: Long-term recovery from a right-knee ACL injury.
Return: No competitive date confirmed.
2. Facundo Garcés
Facundo Garcés is also recovering from a serious ACL injury in his right knee. The injury requires a lengthy rehabilitation programme. His separate disciplinary situation is not considered in this injury tracker.
Status: Long-term rehabilitation from a right-knee ACL injury.
Return: No exact competitive return date.
3. Ville Koski
Ville Koski suffered an injury to his right quadriceps while representing Finland and returned to Alavés for further assessment.
Alavés confirmed that his availability would depend on his progress.
Status: Recovering from a right quadriceps injury.
Return: Dependent on his progress.
Toni Martínez's earlier soleus problem is no longer retained as a current injury absence.
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6. Elche Injury Update
Elche continue to manage Yago Santiago's knee rehabilitation, while Buba Sangaré is working his way back from a shorter-term problem.
1. Yago Santiago
Yago Santiago remains in rehabilitation following surgery on his right knee. Elche confirmed after the procedure that his recovery period would depend on his progress.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation following knee surgery.
Return: No competitive date confirmed.
2. Buba Sangaré
Buba Sangaré has been working his way back from a hamstring problem. The injury has been considered relatively minor, with Elche hopeful that he can move closer to availability after the international break.
Status: Recovering from a hamstring injury.
Return: Could return during the next phase of fixtures, subject to his progress.
7. Barcelona Injury Update
Barcelona continue to manage several injuries, although Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha are making encouraging progress.
1. Frenkie de Jong
Frenkie de Jong is recovering from a medial collateral ligament injury in his right knee. Barcelona opted for conservative treatment, and De Jong has now progressed to the stage where he can begin doing part of the team's training work.
Status: Reintegrating into team training.
Return: Moving closer to competitive availability.
2. Roony Bardghji
Roony Bardghji remains in long-term rehabilitation following surgery for an ACL rupture in his right knee.
Status: Long-term recovery following ACL surgery.
Return: No competitive date confirmed.
3. Joan García
Joan García has been recovering from discomfort in his right knee.
Status: Continuing recovery from a knee problem.
Return: Dependent on his progress.
4. Andreas Christensen
Andreas Christensen is recovering from a left-thigh muscle injury.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Return: No exact competitive return date confirmed.
5. Raphinha
Raphinha returned from Brazil duty because of discomfort in his right thigh. Subsequent tests indicated a muscular oedema rather than a serious structural injury. Reports in Spain expect him to be available for Barcelona's October 10 match against Getafe if his recovery continues normally.
Status: Recovering from minor muscular oedema in the right thigh.
Return: Expected to be available against Getafe, subject to final fitness clearance.
Gavi remains available and is not included as an injured player.
8. Getafe Injury Update
Getafe continue to manage several established injuries, with Christantus Uche facing the longest absence.
1. Christantus Uche
Christantus Uche suffered a serious right-knee injury requiring surgery. Getafe have confirmed that the severity of the injury means he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026/27 season.
Status: Long-term rehabilitation following right-knee surgery.
Return: Not expected to return this season.
2. Juanmi Jiménez
Juanmi Jiménez continues his recovery from a long-standing knee problem that required surgery.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Return: No reliable competitive return date.
3. Kiko Femenía
Kiko Femenía suffered a tear to the left biceps femoris hamstring muscle. Getafe confirmed the diagnosis after medical tests, with his availability dependent on recovery progress.
Status: Recovering from a left hamstring tear.
Return: No exact date confirmed.
4. Abdel Abqar
Abdel Abqar remains unavailable because of a physical problem and has spent time away from normal group work.
Status: Continuing recovery from a fitness problem.
Return: No confirmed competitive date.
Getafe were still without Uche, Juanmi, Femenía and Abqar through their September fixtures. Martín Satriano's earlier problem is no longer treated as an active injury absence.
9. Levante Injury Update
Levante's latest matchday information confirms three players remain unavailable through injury: Etta Eyong, Álex Primo and Hugo Sotelo.
1. Etta Eyong
Etta Eyong continues his recovery from an injury to the rectus femoris muscle in his right leg.
Status: Recovering from a right-thigh injury.
Return: Dependent on his progress.
2. Álex Primo
Álex Primo remains unavailable due to injury. Levante has not published a detailed recent diagnosis or firm recovery timetable.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Return: No confirmed date.
3. Hugo Sotelo
Hugo Sotelo suffered a sprain to his right knee. Levante confirmed the diagnosis after medical tests and said his return to collective training would depend on his progress.
Status: Recovering from a right-knee sprain.
Return: No exact date confirmed.
10. Málaga Injury Update
Málaga continues to manage several injuries, with Julen Lobete facing the longest recovery.
1. Julen Lobete
Julen Lobete has undergone surgery after suffering serious ligament and meniscus damage in his right knee. Málaga's latest official information describes the injury as involving the ACL and lateral meniscus. He has now begun the rehabilitation process.
Status: Long-term rehabilitation following right-knee surgery.
Return: No competitive return date confirmed.
2. Aarón Ochoa
Aarón Ochoa continues his recovery following surgery on a right-knee meniscus problem.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation following knee surgery.
Return: No date confirmed.
3. Diego Murillo
Diego Murillo remains on an individual rehabilitation programme.
Status: Continuing recovery.
Return: No timetable confirmed.
4. Jens Cajuste
Jens Cajuste is also working separately while recovering from injury.
Status: Continuing individual rehabilitation.
Return: No exact competitive date confirmed.
5. Adam Aznou
Adam Aznou has progressed through his recovery and begun gradually increasing his involvement in team work.
Status: Reintegrating after injury.
Return: Moving closer to availability, but no competitive return has been confirmed.
Málaga's September 30 training update had Cajuste, Aznou, Murillo, Ochoa and Lobete continuing their respective recovery programmes. Fernando Calero, Moussa and Adrián Niño are no longer retained as established current injury absences.
11. Racing Santander Injury Update
Racing Santander currently have no significant confirmed first-team injury absences. The club's October 1 training update provided an encouraging picture, with Andrés Martín, Pablo Ramón and Juan Carlos Arana all progressing back into normal work and the first-team medical room effectively cleared. Andrés Martín is therefore no longer included as an injured player.
12. Rayo Vallecano Injury Update
Rayo Vallecano's injury list has shortened substantially. Augusto Batalla remains the major long-term concern, while Randy Nteka is continuing rehabilitation.
1. Augusto Batalla
Augusto Batalla remains in recovery after undergoing surgery for a fracture to his right tibia.
Status: Long-term rehabilitation following surgery.
Return: Expected to remain unavailable for an extended period.
2. Randy Nteka
Randy Nteka continues to receive medical treatment and physical reconditioning.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Return: No competitive date confirmed.
Recent reports indicate that Marash Kumbulla, Luiz Felipe, Jozhua Vertrouwd and Isi Palazón have progressed back into normal availability and are no longer treated as current injury absences.
13. Deportivo La Coruña Injury Update
Deportivo La Coruña now have several important injury concerns after beginning September with a much healthier squad.
1. Marc Casadó
Marc Casadó suffered a fracture to his right clavicle and required surgery.
Status: Recovering following surgery for a right clavicle fracture.
Return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.
2. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang underwent surgery on the external meniscus of his right knee. His competitive return will depend on how his rehabilitation develops.
Status: Rehabilitation following right-knee surgery.
Return: No exact date confirmed.
3. Zakaria Eddahchouri
Zakaria Eddahchouri required surgery after suffering an injury to his left wrist.
Status: Recovering following surgery.
Return: No competitive return date confirmed.
4. Lorenzo Amatucci
Lorenzo Amatucci has been managing adductor discomfort and has been completing an individualised programme.
Status: Continuing individual recovery work.
Return: No exact date confirmed.
Deportivo's latest training information continued to identify Casadó, Aubameyang and Eddahchouri among the injured players, while Amatucci remained on a personalised programme.
14. Espanyol Injury Update
Espanyol continue to manage Javi Puado's long-term rehabilitation, while Kike García and Javi Hernández are also recovering.
1. Javi Puado
Javi Puado is in the later stages of his recovery from an ACL rupture in his right knee. He has progressively increased his involvement in team training, but as of the latest update, he has not yet returned to competitive match action.
Status: Increasing his involvement in full team work.
Return: Moving closer, but no competitive return date has been confirmed.
2. Kike García
Kike García continues his recovery following surgery on the biceps femoris tendon in his right leg.
Status: Rehabilitation following hamstring-tendon surgery.
Return: No confirmed competitive date.
3. Javi Hernández
Javi Hernández returned from Spain Under-21 duty with muscular discomfort and entered a rehabilitation programme with Espanyol.
Status: Recovering from a muscular problem.
Return: Dependent on his progress.
15. Real Betis Injury Update
Real Betis' earlier fitness concerns involving several first-team players have largely cleared.
1. Junior Firpo
Junior Firpo has become the main player being monitored after suffering a physical problem during international duty with the Dominican Republic. He was forced off early and requires further assessment before Betis can determine his availability.
Status: Being assessed following an injury on international duty.
Return: No confirmed timetable.
Diego Llorente, Aitor Ruibal and Giovani Lo Celso are no longer retained as current injury absences.
16. Real Madrid Injury Update
Real Madrid continue to manage one of La Liga's most significant injury lists, with several important players still following recovery programmes.
1. Rodrygo
Rodrygo remains in long-term rehabilitation following surgery after suffering ACL and lateral meniscus damage in his right knee.
Status: Long-term rehabilitation following knee surgery.
Return: No competitive return date confirmed.
2. Ferland Mendy
Ferland Mendy continues his recovery following surgery on a right rectus femoris tendon injury.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Return: No exact date confirmed.
3. Éder Militão
Éder Militão has made significant progress following his hamstring surgery and has returned to group training. However, he is still completing the final stages of a lengthy rehabilitation programme and has not yet been established as fully available for competitive action.
Status: Back in group training and rebuilding competitive fitness.
Return: Closing in on availability, but no exact return match confirmed.
4. Raúl Asencio
Raúl Asencio requires surgery after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right tibia. The injury is expected to result in a significant absence, although the club has not announced a guaranteed recovery date.
Status: Undergoing treatment following a right-tibia stress fracture.
Return: No club-confirmed competitive date.
5. Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé is recovering from an injury involving the posterior capsule of his left knee.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation from a left-knee injury.
Return: No exact competitive return date confirmed.
6. Federico Valverde
Federico Valverde suffered a grade-three sprain to his left ankle. Real Madrid confirmed the diagnosis following additional medical tests.
Status: Recovering from a severe left-ankle sprain.
Return: No exact date confirmed.
7. Ibrahima Konaté
Ibrahima Konaté has been diagnosed with a collateral ligament injury in his right leg. Real Madrid have not provided a fixed recovery timetable.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation from a collateral-ligament injury.
Return: Dependent on his progress.
Real Madrid's October 1 training report confirmed that Konaté, Mbappé, Mendy, Valverde and Rodrygo were continuing their recovery programmes.
17. Real Sociedad Injury Update
Real Sociedad's main established concerns include Álvaro Odriozola and Igor Zubeldia.
1. Álvaro Odriozola
Álvaro Odriozola continues the final stages of his recovery from an ACL injury. He has progressed through on-field and ball work but has not yet been confirmed as available for competitive play.
Status: Advanced stage of ACL rehabilitation.
Return: No competitive date confirmed.
2. Igor Zubeldia
Igor Zubeldia has been recovering from a muscular problem.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Return: No firm competitive return date has been announced.
Pablo Marín has returned to normal team work and is no longer treated as an established injury absence.
18. Sevilla Injury Update
Sevilla are currently managing the recoveries of Rubén Vargas and Kike Salas.
1. Rubén Vargas
Rubén Vargas continues his recovery from the right-knee problem that has kept him away from full involvement.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Return: No exact competitive return date confirmed.
2. Kike Salas
Kike Salas has made progress and has returned to group work as he completes the final stages of his recovery.
Status: Back in team training and rebuilding full fitness.
Return: Competitive availability has not yet been confirmed.
Sevilla's October 1 training information continued to identify Vargas and Salas as players progressing through their recoveries.
19. Valencia Injury Update
Valencia continue to manage one of La Liga's longer injury lists, although several players are now moving closer to full team involvement.
1. Diego López
Diego López remains in long-term rehabilitation following surgery on a ruptured ACL in his right knee.
Status: Long-term recovery following ACL surgery.
Return: Not expected back in the immediate months.
2. Sergi Canós
Sergi Canós is also continuing rehabilitation following surgery on a right-knee ACL rupture.
Status: Long-term recovery.
Return: No competitive date confirmed.
3. José Manuel Copete
José Manuel Copete continues his rehabilitation from a left-knee problem. He has progressed to individual work on the grass.
Status: Continuing individual rehabilitation.
Return: No confirmed competitive date.
4. Guido Rodríguez
Guido Rodríguez is continuing his recovery from a recent foot/toe problem after previously dealing with a quadriceps injury.
Status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Return: No confirmed competitive return date.
5. Umar Sadiq
Umar Sadiq remains in rehabilitation after a right-hamstring injury. His recovery is expected to require more time before he can return to normal team selection.
Status: Continuing hamstring rehabilitation.
Return: No exact date confirmed.
6. Dimitri Foulquier
Dimitri Foulquier has been progressing through individual work as he moves closer to a return.
Status: Rebuilding fitness.
Return: Closing in on team availability, but no competitive return confirmed.
7. Luis Rioja
Luis Rioja has also been following an individual programme because of a recent fitness problem.
Status: Completing individual recovery work.
Return: No exact competitive return date confirmed.
8. Mouctar Diakhaby
Mouctar Diakhaby has made good progress from his left adductor injury and has returned to group training.
Status: Back in team training following an adductor injury.
Return: Closing in on competitive availability.
9. César Tárrega
César Tárrega is recovering from a right hamstring injury and has begun reintegrating into team work.
Status: Returning to group training following a hamstring injury.
Return: Moving closer to competitive availability.
Valencia's latest training reports show several of these players at different stages of reintegration, with Diakhaby and Tárrega among those making the clearest progress toward the group. Justin de Haas is no longer retained as an established current injury absence.
20. Villarreal Injury Update
Villarreal's main confirmed injury concern is midfielder Santi Comesaña.
1. Santi Comesaña
Santi Comesaña suffered an ankle injury after a heavy challenge during Villarreal's match against Málaga. He required crutches after the match and has remained out while continuing his recovery. As of October 5, Villarreal were still waiting for his ankle to improve sufficiently for a return.
Status: Recovering from an ankle injury.
Return: No confirmed competitive date.
Juan Foyth's earlier Achilles problem is no longer retained as an active injury absence.
What Are the Most Serious Injury Concerns in La Liga?
Several of the most significant injuries in La Liga involve knees and require long rehabilitation programmes. Christantus Uche faces one of the longest absences after Getafe confirmed that his serious right-knee injury is expected to keep him out for the remainder of the season.
Unai Egiluz, Roony Bardghji, Mikel Rodríguez, Facundo Garcés, Julen Lobete, Javi Puado, Rodrygo, Diego López and Sergi Canós are also recovering from serious knee injuries or surgery.
Augusto Batalla's fractured tibia is another major injury, while Raúl Asencio's tibia stress fracture has added to Real Madrid's defensive problems.
There are also several important muscular and ligament injuries with less predictable timelines. Federico Valverde has a grade-three ankle sprain, Ibrahima Konaté is recovering from a collateral-ligament injury, and Kiko Femenía is rehabilitating a hamstring tear.
Conclusion
The injury picture across La Liga in 2026/27 has changed substantially since the previous update. Several players who were unavailable in September have recovered or returned to team training, while new injuries have emerged during league and international action.
The most significant concerns remain the long-term knee cases. Christantus Uche, Unai Egiluz, Roony Bardghji, Mikel Rodríguez, Facundo Garcés, Julen Lobete, Rodrygo, Diego López and Sergi Canós face lengthy rehabilitation programmes.
Real Madrid are also dealing with an unusually large group of important absentees, including Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy, Raúl Asencio, Kylian Mbappé, Federico Valverde and Ibrahima Konaté, while Éder Militão has only recently progressed back into group training.
There has been encouraging news elsewhere. Dani Vivian, Peio Canales, Aimar Oroz, Aleix Febas and Andrés Martín are among the players who have progressed enough to come off their clubs' established injury lists. Racing Santander have also cleared the group of injuries that affected them in September.
Several cases still require monitoring immediately after the international break. Players such as Nico Williams, Carl Starfelt, Ville Koski and Junior Firpo will depend on further assessment or rehabilitation progress before their clubs can establish firm return dates.
This La Liga injury tracker reflects information checked through October 5, 2026. I will continue to avoid assigning return dates where clubs have not provided enough information.
La Liga Injury Updates: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the 2026/27 La Liga season begin?
The 2026/27 La Liga season began in mid-August 2026, with the opening round starting on the weekend of August 14–17.
How many clubs are competing in La Liga?
Twenty clubs are competing in the 2026/27 season.
Which clubs were promoted for 2026/27?
Málaga, Racing Santander and Deportivo La Coruña are the three promoted clubs.
How often will I update this injury tracker?
I will update it when there are significant new injuries, surgeries, rehabilitation setbacks, or confirmed player returns. The article may also require additional updates immediately after international breaks because players can return to their clubs for medical assessment after suffering problems while representing their countries.
Why do some teams have no injured players listed?
It does not necessarily mean every player is fully fit. Clubs differ in how much medical information they publish, so I only include absences supported by reliable injury information.
I also avoid classifying a player as injured simply because he missed a match when there is no reliable evidence that the absence was fitness-related.
Are estimated return dates guaranteed?
No. Recovery timelines can change depending on medical assessments, rehabilitation progress, a player's response to training, and possible setbacks. When there is no reliable timetable, I prefer to leave the return date unconfirmed rather than guess.
When is a player removed from the injury tracker?
I remove a player once there is reliable evidence that he has returned to competitive availability or when he is no longer with the club. A player who has only just returned to individual or group training may remain listed until there is enough evidence that he is ready for competitive selection.
Are suspensions included?
No. I only cover physical injuries, rehabilitation, and fitness-related absences in this tracker. Suspensions and disciplinary absences are not included.