Madrid, Oct. 8 -- La Liga returns Friday after a lengthy international break, with several clubs facing injury concerns and potential fatigue among players who have been away on international duty for nearly three weeks.
The round opens with Malaga hosting Espanyol as the home side searches for its first win since returning to the top flight.
Espanyol could welcome forward Javi Puado back to the bench following a serious knee injury. Barcelona faces fitness concerns over Raphinha and Eric Garcia ahead of its home match against Getafe after both withdrew early from international duty with Brazil and Spain, respectively.
Goalkeeper Joan Garcia is nearing a return from the knee injury that ruled him out of Spain's squad, while coach Hansi F...