Real Madrid's Dutch winger Arjen Robben has a muscle strain in his left leg and is a doubt for the visit of Osasuna on Sunday.

Weekend team news

Real Madrid's Dutch winger Arjen Robben has a muscle strain in his left leg and is out of the match against Osasuna.

He has made only two starts in the league since joining from Chelsea for £24 million euros in August.

Argentina defender Gabriel Heinze to return to the side after a month out with a knee complaint.

Real have a 100 percent record in the Bernabeu this season.

Atletico Madrid's reserve goalkeeper Christian Abbiati will continue to deputise for the injured Leo Franco when they travel south to play Recreativo Huelva on Sunday. Portuguese midfielder Maniche is suspended and Brazilian midfielder Thiago Motta injured.

Villarreal, who are fourth, may have Italian top scorer Giuseppe Rossi back in the side after six weeks out with a knee injury. The former Manchester United forward has scored seven goals in the campaign.

Their hosts on Sunday, Getafe, will be without Argentina goalkeeper Roberto Abbondanzieri and defender Lucas Licht who are both suspended.

Sevilla's Mali striker Frederic Kanoute is a doubt for the trip to face promoted Valladolid on Sunday but Russian striker Alexander Kerzhakov is back in contention after injury.

Italian goalkeeper Morgan de Sanctis will continue to cover between the posts in place of Andres Palop who has broken a bone in his hand.

Fifth-placed Espanyol's forward line will be deprived of suspended Spain duo Luis Garcia and Albert Riera when bottom club Levante visit on Saturday.

Levante have yet to collect a point away from home this season.

Reuters