LaLiga Weekend Preview: Injury Updates, Predicted Lineups, and Fantasy Insights

Get the latest injury news, predicted lineups, and fantasy football tips for the upcoming LaLiga matches. Stay ahead with our comprehensive guide.

Injury Updates and Predicted Lineups for LaLiga Matches

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Valladolid

Date: Friday, 8 p.m. GMT / 3 p.m. ET Venue: Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid

Rayo Vallecano Expected Lineup:

  • GK: Augusto Batalla
  • Defenders: Pep Chavarría (LB), Florian Lejeune (CB), Abdul Mumin (CB), Andrei Ratiu (RB)
  • Midfielders: Pathé Ciss (DM), Unai López (DM)
  • Forwards: Álvaro García (LW), Isi Palazón (AM), Jorge de Frutos (RW)
  • Striker: Sergio Camello (ST)

Injury/Suspension Updates:

  • Raul de Tomás, F, illness, DOUBT
  • Randy Nteka, F/M, suspension, due back Feb. 17

Real Valladolid Expected Lineup:

  • GK: Karl Hein
  • Defenders: David Torres (LB), Joseph Aidoo (CB), Javi Sánchez (CB), Luis Pérez (RB)
  • Midfielders: Mario Martín (DM), Selim Amallah (LM), Stanko Juric (CM), Tamas Nikitscher (CM), Anuar (RM)
  • Striker: Marcos André (ST)

Injury/Suspension Updates:

  • Eray Cömert, M/D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Feb. 23
  • Florian Grillitsch, M/D, ankle, DOUBT
  • Raúl Moro, F/M, collarbone, OUT, estimated return Apr. 6

Celta Vigo vs Real Betis

Date: Saturday, 1 p.m. GMT / 8 a.m. ET Venue: Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, Vigo

Celta Vigo Expected Lineup:

  • GK: Vicente Guaita
  • Defenders: Carlos Domínguez (CB), Javi Rodríguez (CB), Marcos Alonso (CB)
  • Midfielders: Mihailo Ristic (LM), Fran Beltrán (CM), Hugo Sotelo (CM), Óscar Mingueza (RM)
  • Forwards: Williot Swedberg (FWL), Borja Iglesias (ST), Pablo Durán (FWR)

Injury/Suspension Updates:

  • Iago Aspas, F, calf, DOUBT
  • Franco Cervi, M, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Mar. 9
  • Ilaix Moriba, M, suspension, due back Feb. 15
  • Carl Starfelt, D, suspension, due back Feb. 15

Real Betis Expected Lineup:

  • GK: Adrián
  • Defenders: Romain Perraud (LB), Natan (CB), Diego Llorente (CB), Angel Ortiz (RB)
  • Midfielders: Sergi Altimira (DM), Johnny Cardoso (DM)
  • Forwards: Giovani Lo Celso (LW), Isco (AM), Antony (RW)
  • Striker: Cédric Bakambu (ST)

Injury/Suspension Updates:

  • Chimy Ávila, F, knee, DOUBT
  • Héctor Bellerín, D, foot, DOUBT
  • William Carvalho, M, achilles, OUT, estimated return May. 4
  • Aitor Ruibal, D, ankle, DOUBT
  • Youssouf Sabaly, D, hamstring, OUT, estimated return Feb. 16

Athletic Club vs Girona

Date: Saturday, 3:15 p.m. GMT / 10:15 a.m. ET Venue: San Mamés, Bilbao

Athletic Club Expected Lineup:

  • GK: Unai Simón
  • Defenders: Yuri Berchiche (LB), Yeray (CB), Dani Vivian (CB), Andoni Gorosabel (RB)
  • Midfielders: Mikel Jauregizar (DM), Beñat Prados (DM), Mikel Vesga (CM)
  • Forwards: Nico Williams (LW), Iñaki Williams (RW)
  • Striker: Álex Berenguer (ST)

Injury/Suspension Updates:

  • Álvaro Djaló, F, ankle, OUT, estimated return Feb. 16
  • Unai Núñez, D, hamstring, DOUBT
  • Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, M, hamstring, DOUBT
  • Nico Williams, F/M, hamstring, DOUBT

Girona Expected Lineup:

  • GK: Paulo Gazzaniga
  • Defenders: Miguel Gutiérrez (LB), Ladislav Krejcí (CB), David López (CB), Arnau Martínez (RB)
  • Midfielders: Yangel Herrera (DM), Iván Martín (DM)
  • Forwards: Bryan Gil (LW), Donny van de Beek (AM), Viktor Tsygankov (RW)
  • Striker: Abel Ruiz (ST)

Injury/Suspension Updates:

  • Daley Blind, D, undisclosed, DOUBT

Fantasy Football Tips

  • Top Picks: Isco (Real Betis), Isi Palazón (Rayo Vallecano), and Nico Williams (Athletic Club) are in great form and could be valuable additions to your fantasy team.
  • Injury Watch: Keep an eye on the fitness of key players like Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) and Gavi (Barcelona) as their availability could significantly impact your fantasy lineup.

Stay tuned for more updates and make sure to adjust your fantasy teams accordingly!

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