Espanyol will miss J. Puado (knee), K. Garcia (hamstring), A. Gorosabel (unspecified injury) and Jofre (groin) against Elche, who are without Y. Santiago (knee).
Osasuna have V. Rosier and M. Gomez out with hamstring injuries, plus A. Oroz and J. Herrando with muscle injuries. Rayo Vallecano will miss Luiz Felipe (hamstring), A. Batalla (broken calfbone), I. Palazon, J. Vertrouwd and R. Nteka (all muscle).
Athletic Club will be without D. Vivian (hamstring), U. Egiluz (knee) and P. Canales (muscle) against Alaves, whose absentees are M. Rodriguez (ankle) and A. Manas (unspecified injury).
Celta Vigo have A. Antanon (ankle) and I. Aspas (muscle) out against Racing Santander, who will miss A. Martin (knee) and S. Eriksson (shoulder).