Spanish Primera Liga Injured & Suspended List Football

7.1.26 Barcelona

Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen has suffered a fresh injury in training while in Jeddah and has been ruled out of the Spanish Super Cup. The goalkeeper will return to Barcelona for medical tests, with reserve team keeper Diego Kochen called up to join the squad in Saudi Arabia. Beyond the sporting setback, the injury is a financial blow for Barcelona, as it jeopardizes potential loan interest in ter Stegen during the January transfer window.

5.1.26 Real Mad.

Kylian Mbappe is expected to miss Real Madrid's Supercopa de Espana semifinal against Atletico Madrid, with reports indicating he is unlikely to be fit in time and even his availability for a potential final remains uncertain. His condition will be evaluated before a decision is made on whether he travels to Jeddah, but Madrid are wary of rushing his return.

4.1.26 Real Mad.

Real Madrid will be without Dean Huijsen for their first game of the new year against Real Betis after the defender was diagnosed with a rectus muscle overload. Huijsen had missed training with discomfort and was later ruled out entirely, adding to Madrid's injury woes with Kylian Mbappe already sidelined. His availability for the Supercopa de Espana semifinal against Atletico Madrid is also uncertain, raising further concerns about his recurring fitness issues since joining the club.

3.1.26 Real Mad.

Franco Mastantuono has fully recovered from pubalgia after months on the sidelines, giving Real Madrid a timely boost in attack. The Argentine youngster was initially sidelined in early November, made a limited return in December, and saw only brief minutes due to lingering discomfort. According to reports, he is now completely pain-free, easing concerns for Xabi Alonso as Madrid deal with reduced attacking depth.

2.1.26 Real Mad.

Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will not be available for this weekend's match against Real Betis as he continues his recovery from knee surgery. The 33-year-old right-back, who has missed most of the season after suffering the injury in November, is targeting a return for the Spanish Supercup semifinal against Atletico Madrid next week. In his absence, Fede Valverde is expected to fill in at right-back, while Madrid have mixed injury news elsewhere with several players nearing fitness but Kylian Mbappe likely sidelined for the Supercup.

1.1.26 Real Mad.

Real Madrid announced Wednesday that forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a sprain to his left knee, though the club did not provide a recovery timeline. French outlet L'Equipe reported Mbappe is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks after an MRI revealed a lesion in his lateral knee ligament that requires rest and treatment. The injury comes despite Mbappe's strong form, as he has scored 29 goals this season and recently tied Cristiano Ronaldo's club record with his 59th goal of 2025.

31.12.25 Barcelona

Barcelona received a boost in training ahead of the derby against Espanyol, with Ronald Araujo, Pedri and Dani Olmo all rejoining the squad. Araujo returned after dealing with recent personal issues, while Pedri resumed training following a fitness problem. Olmo is back on the pitch after a month out with a shoulder injury, although his limited participation means his availability for the weekend remains uncertain.

30.12.25 Real Mad.

Real Madrid's defensive injury problems persist, with no fresh fitness boosts as the squad returned to training after the mid-season break. According to reports, there are still no confirmed return dates for key defenders Eder Militao and Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Dani Carvajal continues to train individually as he targets a comeback for the Spanish Super Cup.

29.12.25 Barcelona

Barcelona will be without Dani Olmo for the upcoming La Liga derby against Espanyol, as the midfielder continues his recovery from a left shoulder dislocation, with the club prioritising his fitness for a return closer to the Spanish Super Cup.

29.12.25 Betis

Real Betis playmaker Isco will miss at least another month after suffering a fresh leg injury that requires surgery, continuing a frustrating season marked by limited appearances and dealing another blow to his hopes of a Spain World Cup return.

22.12.25 Barcelona

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has been cleared of any serious injury after leaving the recent La Liga match against Villarreal with discomfort in the back of his right leg. Initial concerns suggested a possible muscle strain that could have sidelined him for three to four weeks. However, medical assessments confirmed only a minor hamstring issue, and Kounde is expected to be fully recovered in about two weeks, potentially making him available for the Spanish Super Cup and the first match of 2026 against Espanyol.

22.12.25 Barcelona

Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen has sustained a partial tear of his ACL in his left knee during training, ruling him out for months and potentially the rest of the season. The 29-year-old, entering the final six months of his contract, has made 17 appearances this season. Christensen's injury leaves Barcelona thin at centre-back, with only Eric Garcia and Pau Cubarsi fully fit, and could accelerate their pursuit of defensive reinforcements.