La Liga Injury Updates 2026/27

The 2026/27 La Liga season is underway, with the campaign having officially started in mid-August. The schedule has been unusual following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with several Matchday 1 fixtures involving clubs whose players went deep into the tournament postponed to give them additional preparation time.

As of August 23, 2026, most Matchday 2 fixtures have been completed. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Athletic Club, Real Sociedad, Real Betis and Valencia have now made their league debuts, while Osasuna-Levante and Málaga-Deportivo La Coruña are scheduled for August 24.

Several clubs are already managing important injuries. Barcelona are without Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji and now have a fresh concern involving Gavi, while Getafe's Christantus Uche faces a season-long absence. Athletic Club, Espanyol, Real Madrid and Valencia are also managing significant rehabilitation cases.

There is positive news elsewhere. Pablo Durán and Javi Galán have returned to action for Celta, Juan Foyth is available again for Villarreal, David Mella is back playing for Deportivo, and Sevilla's Alfon González has resumed team training.

This GreenBall360 La Liga injury update tracks the latest confirmed injuries, rehabilitation progress, fitness concerns, and available return information for all 20 clubs as of August 23. Suspensions and other non-injury absences are not included.

1. Athletic Club Injury Update

Athletic Club currently has one significant long-term injury involving Unai Egiluz, while Dani Vivian has also been recovering from an adductor problem.

1. Unai Egiluz

Unai Egiluz remains in long-term rehabilitation after suffering a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during training in May. The defender subsequently underwent further surgery in June to repair the damaged ACL graft. Athletic reported during pre-season that his recovery was progressing as expected.

Current status: Long-term rehabilitation following ACL surgery.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.

2. Dani Vivian

Dani Vivian suffered an injury to the adductor muscle in his right leg during Athletic's summer preparations. He remained a fitness doubt going into the August 22 fixture against Sevilla and was unavailable for the match.

Current status: Recovering from a right-adductor injury.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date has been confirmed.

Other pre-season concerns have improved, leaving Egiluz and Vivian as the main current injury situations.

2. Atlético Madrid Injury Update

1. Alexander Sørloth

Alexander Sørloth remains Atlético Madrid's main current fitness concern. The striker was diagnosed with a muscular contracture and moved onto an individual training programme. He missed Atlético's opening league fixture against Málaga and remained unavailable for the August 23 draw with Villarreal.

Current status: Recovering from a muscular contracture.
Possible return: His progress will determine when he rejoins normal team training; no exact match has been confirmed.

3. Osasuna Injury Update

1. Valentin Rosier

Valentin Rosier is Osasuna's main injury concern ahead of their August 24 league opener against Levante. The defender has been recovering from a right-hamstring injury and continued working separately from the main group during Osasuna's August 22 training session.

Current status: Continuing recovery from a right-hamstring injury.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.

4. Celta Vigo Injury Update

Celta's injury situation has changed significantly since the earlier version of this article. Pablo Durán and Javi Galán, who were previously listed as injured, have both returned to competitive action. Galán started Celta's 0-0 draw away to Valencia on August 22, while Durán came on during the second half.

They should therefore no longer be treated as current injury absences. Matías Vecino had been recovering from knee surgery, but his contract with Celta has since been terminated, meaning his injury is no longer relevant to the club's current squad.

Current status: No significant confirmed first-team injury currently requires inclusion in Celta's injury list.

5. Deportivo Alavés Injury Update

Alavés currently have no significant confirmed first-team injury absence. Lucas Boyé and Carlos Benavídez, who had fitness concerns around the opening weekend, recovered ahead of the August 20 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Current status: No major confirmed first-team injury.

Facundo Garcés was unavailable through suspension rather than injury and is therefore not included.

6. Elche Injury Update

Elche currently has two established injury absences and picked up a fresh concern during their August 23 match against Barcelona.

1. Yago Santiago

Yago Santiago remains sidelined following a significant right-knee ligament injury. The club confirmed that the midfielder required surgery, and he has since undergone an arthroscopic procedure as part of his recovery. His rehabilitation remains ongoing.

Current status: Recovering following right-knee surgery.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.

2. Adam Boayar

Adam Boayar was unavailable for both of Elche's opening league fixtures and remains on the club's current injury list. A precise diagnosis and recovery timetable have not been publicly confirmed.

Current status: Injured and unavailable.
Possible return: No confirmed date.

3. Pedro Bigas

Pedro Bigas became a fresh injury concern during Elche's 5-0 defeat to Barcelona on August 23. The defender was forced off in the second half because of an injury and replaced by Héctor Fort. No diagnosis or recovery timeframe had been announced immediately after the match.

Current status: Fresh injury concern following the Barcelona match.
Possible return: Awaiting further medical information.

7. Barcelona Injury Update

Barcelona currently have two significant confirmed knee injuries, while Gavi became a fresh concern during the August 23 victory over Elche.

1. Frenkie de Jong

Frenkie de Jong is recovering from a tear of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. Barcelona confirmed the injury on July 23 and opted for conservative treatment rather than surgery. His progress continues to be monitored by the club's medical staff.

Current status: Recovering from a right-knee MCL tear.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date has been announced.

2. Roony Bardghji

Roony Bardghji faces a lengthy rehabilitation period after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Barcelona confirmed the ACL injury on August 11, and the winger underwent successful surgery the following day.

Current status: Beginning rehabilitation following right-knee ACL surgery.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.

3. Gavi

Gavi suffered a fresh injury during Barcelona's 5-0 victory over Elche on August 23. The midfielder limped off shortly before half-time after experiencing pain in his right knee. Barcelona's immediate post-match coverage identified his injury as the main negative from the victory, but no medical diagnosis had been announced by the end of the day.

Current status: Fresh right-knee concern.
Possible return: Awaiting medical assessment and a confirmed diagnosis.

8. Getafe Injury Update

Getafe continues to deal with one of La Liga's most serious long-term injuries.

1. Christantus Uche

Christantus Uche has now undergone successful surgery after suffering a serious right-knee injury during Getafe's August 6 match against Monaco. Getafe initially confirmed that the severity of the injury meant Uche would miss the entire 2026/27 season. The subsequent operation in Lyon was completed successfully, and the midfielder has now begun rehabilitation.

Current status: Rehabilitation following surgery on a serious right-knee injury.
Expected return: Not expected to play during the 2026/27 season.

2. Juanmi Jiménez

Juanmi Jiménez is also currently sidelined. Current reports indicate that the forward is unlikely to return before November at the earliest, although Getafe have not announced a precise competitive comeback date.

Current status: Injured and unavailable.
Possible return: Not expected imminently; no exact club-confirmed date.

9. Levante Injury Update

Levante currently have no significant confirmed first-team injury absence ahead of their August 24 fixture against Osasuna. Alejandro Primo has been working towards a return to the matchday squad after a spell out but is not currently listed as a confirmed long-term injury.

Current status: No major confirmed first-team injury.

10. Málaga Injury Update

Málaga currently have several players continuing rehabilitation ahead of their August 24 home match against Deportivo La Coruña. The club's final training update before the fixture confirmed that Aarón Ochoa, Adrián Niño, Fernando Calero, Moussa and Diego Murillo remained outside the main group while progressing through their respective recovery programmes.

1. Aarón Ochoa

Aarón Ochoa remains unavailable and is continuing his recovery programme.

Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date has been announced.

2. Adrián Niño

Adrián Niño suffered an injury to the soleus muscle in his right leg during Málaga's final pre-season schedule. The club confirmed the diagnosis following medical tests.

Current status: Recovering from a right soleus injury.
Possible return: Dependent on his recovery; no exact date announced.

3. Fernando Calero

Fernando Calero remains sidelined after suffering fractures to the ninth, tenth and eleventh ribs on his left side.

Current status: Recovering from multiple rib fractures.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.

4. Diego Murillo

Diego Murillo continues to follow a specific recovery programme and remained outside the main group on August 23.

Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No precise public timetable.

5. Moussa

Moussa also remained on Málaga's injury list in the club's final training session before facing Deportivo.

Current status: Continuing recovery.
Possible return: No confirmed date.

Carlos Dotor, who appeared in the previous version of this article, has progressed sufficiently to return to the squad and is no longer listed as a current injury absence.

11. Racing Santander Injury Update

1. Pedro Felipe

Pedro Felipe is Racing Santander's main confirmed injury absence. The defender suffered a micro-tear in the hamstrings of his right thigh during Racing's opening league fixture and was forced off after only 16 minutes. Racing confirmed the injury following imaging tests and said his return will depend on his recovery.

Current status: Recovering from a right-hamstring muscle injury.
Possible return: No exact date announced.

Pedro missed Racing's August 23 defeat away to Getafe.

12. Rayo Vallecano Injury Update

Rayo Vallecano continue to be without Marash Kumbulla and Luiz Felipe, both of whom have been sidelined since April. Neither was available for the August 20 draw with Alavés.

1. Marash Kumbulla

Marash Kumbulla remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from the injury that ended his previous campaign.

Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.

2. Luiz Felipe

Luiz Felipe is also still working his way back and has not yet returned to competitive action.

Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No exact date has been confirmed.

13. Deportivo La Coruña Injury Update

1. Noé Carrillo

Noé Carrillo is Deportivo's main confirmed current injury absence. The midfielder suffered an ankle sprain during the Teresa Herrera Trophy match against Real Madrid. Deportivo subsequently confirmed that he was absent from first-team training because of the left-ankle problem.

Current local reporting indicates that Carrillo is expected to remain unavailable until approximately October. That remains a recovery estimate rather than a guaranteed return date.

Current status: Recovering from a left-ankle sprain.
Possible return: Around October based on the current estimate; no exact match has been confirmed.

There is positive news regarding David Mella. The winger returned from his previous knee problem and featured as a substitute in Deportivo's 1-1 draw with Elche on August 17. José Gragera, who appeared in the earlier version of this injury list, is no longer part of Deportivo's current squad and has therefore been removed.

14. Espanyol Injury Update

Espanyol are managing two significant long-term absences.

1. Javi Puado

Javi Puado remains in rehabilitation after suffering a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in January. The Espanyol captain underwent successful surgery shortly after the injury and remains unavailable at the start of the new campaign.

Current status: Long-term rehabilitation following right-knee ACL surgery.
Possible return: No club-confirmed competitive return date.

2. Kike García

Kike García underwent surgery on August 5 after suffering an injury to the biceps femoris tendon in his right leg during Espanyol's friendly against Middlesbrough. The club confirmed that his recovery timetable will depend on how he progresses following the operation.

Current status: Rehabilitation following right-hamstring tendon surgery.
Possible return: No precise club-confirmed date.

Both players missed Espanyol's August 22 match against Real Madrid.

15. Real Betis Injury Update

Betis entered their August 21 victory over Real Sociedad with several players unavailable through injury.

1. Diego Conde

Diego Conde suffered a dislocated shoulder shortly after joining Betis. The goalkeeper remained unavailable for the opening league fixture and continues his recovery.

Current status: Recovering from a shoulder dislocation.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date has been confirmed.

2. Aitor Ruibal

Aitor Ruibal was also unavailable through injury for the match against Real Sociedad.

Current status: Injured and unavailable.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.

3. Abde Ezzalzouli

Abde Ezzalzouli had returned to team training but continued to experience knee discomfort and was ultimately left out of the squad for the opening league match rather than being risked.

Current status: Recovering from knee discomfort.
Possible return: No confirmed date.

4. Giovani Lo Celso

Giovani Lo Celso also missed Betis' first competitive match of the season while continuing his recovery.

Current status: Unavailable through injury.
Possible return: No precise return date announced.

5. Gonzalo Petit

Gonzalo Petit was another of Betis' confirmed injury absences for Matchday 2.

Current status: Injured and unavailable.
Possible return: No confirmed date.

6. José Antonio Morante

José Antonio Morante was also listed among Betis' injured players ahead of the Real Sociedad fixture.

Current status: Recovering from injury.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.

Betis won the match 1-0, with Rodrigo Riquelme scoring the only goal.

16. Real Madrid Injury Update

Real Madrid continue to have one of La Liga's longer injury lists. José Mourinho confirmed before the August 22 match against Espanyol that Éder Militão, Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy remain long-term absentees, while several other players are at different stages of their recovery.

1. Éder Militão

Éder Militão remains in long-term rehabilitation and is not expected to return during the immediate opening weeks of the campaign.

Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: Mourinho said he does not expect the long-term absentees back within the next few weeks.

2. Rodrygo

Rodrygo is also continuing a long-term recovery programme. The Brazilian has been working individually rather than with the main group during Madrid's latest training sessions.

Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: Not expected back immediately; no exact date confirmed.

3. Ferland Mendy

Ferland Mendy remains sidelined following the significant right rectus femoris injury that required surgery in May. Mourinho confirmed that Mendy remains one of Madrid's longer-term absentees.

Current status: Continuing rehabilitation following surgery.
Possible return: No exact competitive return date.

4. Raúl Asencio

Raúl Asencio continues to work individually as part of his recovery programme and was unavailable against Espanyol.

Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed date.

5. Thiago Pitarch

Thiago Pitarch is also undergoing an individual recovery programme and missed Madrid's league opener.

Current status: Continuing rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.

6. Endrick

Endrick has a shorter-term muscular problem. Mourinho described the issue as minor before the Espanyol match, but it was enough to keep the striker unavailable.

Current status: Recovering from a minor muscle injury.
Possible return: No exact match confirmed.

There is more encouraging news regarding Aurélien Tchouaméni. He has returned to team training after his own injury and is rebuilding his fitness, although the Espanyol fixture came too early for him.

17. Real Sociedad Injury Update

Real Sociedad currently have two established injury absences.

1. Álvaro Odriozola

Álvaro Odriozola is continuing his rehabilitation from an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The right-back was unavailable for Real Sociedad's August 21 league opener against Betis and is expected to miss the early part of the season.

Current status: Long-term ACL rehabilitation.
Possible return: No confirmed competitive return date.

2. Jon Gorrotxategi

Jon Gorrotxategi has been recovering from pubalgia and was not considered ready for the opening league fixture. Although he has made progress towards normal training, he still needs to rebuild competitive fitness.

Current status: Recovering from pubalgia and rebuilding fitness.
Possible return: No exact match has been confirmed.

Gonçalo Guedes was also unavailable against Betis, but his recent absence followed a non-football medical procedure rather than a football injury, so he is not included in this injury tracker.

18. Sevilla Injury Update

Sevilla's injury picture has improved considerably. Kike Salas, who appeared in earlier medical updates, is fit again and played in Sevilla's opening league match. His absence from the August 22 victory over Athletic Club was because of suspension, not injury.

There is also positive news regarding Alfon González. The winger returned to team training on August 20 after spending several weeks sidelined with a muscular injury.

Current status: No significant confirmed first-team injury currently requires inclusion in Sevilla's injury list.

Sergio Reguilón, who appeared in the previous version of this article, is no longer relevant to Sevilla's current injury situation and has been removed.

19. Valencia Injury Update

Valencia continue to manage several injury absences, including two players rehabilitating from ACL surgery.

1. Diego López

Diego López remains a long-term absentee after suffering a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee against Barcelona in May. The winger underwent successful surgery on June 10 and is continuing his rehabilitation.

Current status: Long-term rehabilitation following right-knee ACL surgery.
Possible return: No official competitive return date has been announced.

2. Sergi Canós

Sergi Canós is also recovering from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The injury occurred in April while Canós was on loan at Real Valladolid, and Valencia confirmed that he underwent successful surgery in May.

Current status: Continuing ACL rehabilitation.
Possible return: Dependent on his recovery; no exact date has been confirmed.

3. José Manuel Copete

José Manuel Copete remained unavailable for Valencia's August 22 match against Celta and is still on the club's current injury list.

Current status: Injured and unavailable.
Possible return: No precise return date announced.

4. Alberto Marí

Alberto Marí is also currently sidelined and missed Valencia's league opener.

Current status: Recovering from injury.
Possible return: No confirmed timetable.

Luis Rioja and Dimitri Foulquier have also had fitness concerns, but neither has been established as a significant long-term injury, and they are therefore not included among the main current absences.

20. Villarreal Injury Update

Villarreal currently have no significant confirmed first-team injury absence. There is particularly encouraging news involving Juan Foyth. The defender returned to action during pre-season after his lengthy recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon and was available in the squad for the August 23 draw against Atlético Madrid.

Current status: No major confirmed first-team injury currently requires inclusion.

Foyth is no longer considered injured, although Villarreal may continue to manage his workload carefully after such a lengthy rehabilitation.

Which La Liga Players Currently Have the Most Serious Injuries?

Several La Liga players are facing lengthy rehabilitation programmes during the opening months of the 2026/27 season. The most notable current injury situations include:

Christantus Uche — Getafe: serious right-knee injury requiring surgery and expected to keep him out for the entire 2026/27 season.
Roony Bardghji — Barcelona: recovering from surgery following a ruptured ACL in his right knee.
Unai Egiluz — Athletic Club: continuing rehabilitation following surgery for a ruptured ACL in his right knee.
Diego López — Valencia: long-term rehabilitation following right-knee ACL surgery.
Sergi Canós — Valencia: recovering from surgery on a ruptured right-knee ACL.
Javi Puado — Espanyol: continuing rehabilitation after surgery on a ruptured ACL in his right knee.
Kike García — Espanyol: recovering following surgery on his right biceps femoris tendon.
Álvaro Odriozola — Real Sociedad: continuing rehabilitation from an ACL injury.
Frenkie de Jong — Barcelona: receiving conservative treatment for a right-knee MCL tear.

Barcelona are also awaiting further information on Gavi after the midfielder left the August 23 victory over Elche with right-knee pain. His situation should not be classified alongside the confirmed long-term injuries until medical tests establish the nature and severity of the problem.

Players Making Progress in Their Injury Recoveries

There has also been encouraging news around several La Liga clubs.

Pablo Durán: The Celta forward has returned to competitive action following his shoulder surgery and came off the bench against Valencia.
Javi Galán: Galán has recovered from his thigh injury and started Celta's August 22 draw with Valencia.
Juan Foyth: The Villarreal defender is back in match involvement following his lengthy Achilles rehabilitation.
David Mella: The Deportivo winger has returned from his knee problem and featured against Elche on August 17.
Alfon González: The Sevilla attacker returned to full team training on August 20 following several weeks out with a muscular injury.
Carlos Dotor: The Málaga midfielder has recovered sufficiently to return to normal squad contention after his knee problem.
Aurélien Tchouaméni: The Real Madrid midfielder is back training with the team after injury, although his competitive workload is still being rebuilt.

These players are at different stages of their comebacks, with some already playing competitive minutes and others still rebuilding the fitness needed for a full return.

Conclusion

The 2026/27 La Liga season is underway, and the opening fixtures have provided a much clearer picture of the injury situations across Spain's top flight. Getafe face the longest confirmed absence after Christantus Uche underwent surgery for a serious knee injury that will keep him out for the season.

Barcelona are managing significant knee injuries involving Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji, while the champions are now awaiting further information on Gavi after he left the 5-0 victory over Elche with right-knee pain. Athletic Club's Unai Egiluz, Valencia duo Diego López and Sergi Canós, Espanyol captain Javi Puado and Real Sociedad defender Álvaro Odriozola are also continuing lengthy knee rehabilitation programmes.

Real Madrid have several players unavailable, with Éder Militão, Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy still regarded as longer-term absentees. Endrick, Raúl Asencio and Thiago Pitarch are also working through shorter or less clearly defined recovery programmes.

There is positive news elsewhere. Pablo Durán, Javi Galán, Juan Foyth and David Mella have returned to match action, while Sevilla's Alfon González has rejoined team training. With Osasuna-Levante and Málaga-Deportivo completing Matchday 2 on August 24, further injury and fitness information may emerge before clubs begin preparations for the next round.

GreenBall360 will continue updating this La Liga injury list throughout the 2026/27 season with confirmed injuries, rehabilitation developments and player return news.

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. The schedule was unusual because several Matchday 1 fixtures involving teams affected by the later stages of the 2026 World Cup were postponed. As a result, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Athletic Club, Real Sociedad, Real Betis and Valencia played their first league matches during Matchday 2 rather than Matchday 1.

How many clubs are competing in La Liga this season?

Twenty clubs are competing in La Liga during the 2026/27 season:

Athletic Club
Atlético Madrid
Osasuna
Celta Vigo
Deportivo Alavés
Elche
Barcelona
Getafe
Levante
Málaga
Racing Santander
Rayo Vallecano
Deportivo La Coruña
Espanyol
Real Betis
Real Madrid
Real Sociedad
Sevilla
Valencia
Villarreal

Which clubs were promoted to La Liga for 2026/27?

Málaga, Racing Santander and Deportivo La Coruña are the three promoted clubs competing in La Liga this season.

How often will this La Liga injury list be updated?

GreenBall360 will review this article every week or two weeks throughout the season. Major injuries, surgeries, rehabilitation developments and confirmed player returns may also be added sooner when clubs provide important medical updates.

Why do some teams have no injured players listed?

It does not necessarily mean every player in the squad is completely injury-free. Some Spanish clubs publish detailed medical reports, while others provide most fitness information through training reports, pre-match press conferences and matchday squad announcements. Where there is no reliable confirmation that an absence is injury-related, a player is not added simply because he missed a match.

Why are some players from the previous injury list no longer included?

Players are removed once there is clear evidence that they have recovered, returned to match action, or are no longer part of the club concerned. For example, Pablo Durán and Javi Galán have returned to action for Celta, Juan Foyth is available again for Villarreal, and David Mella has returned for Deportivo. Players are also removed when their absence is caused by suspension, a transfer situation, or another non-injury reason.

Are estimated return dates guaranteed?

No. A player's return can change depending on rehabilitation progress, follow-up medical tests, match fitness and possible setbacks. Where a club provides only an estimated recovery period, that timeframe is treated as provisional. If no reliable timetable has been announced, the player's return remains listed as unconfirmed.

Are suspensions included?

No. This tracker focuses on injuries, rehabilitation, and fitness-related availability. Suspensions and disciplinary absences are not included.