Team news ahead of a busy weekend of Liga action in Spain, with Real Madrid missing several key players.

Real Madrid midfielder Guti will miss Saturday's clash with Recreativo Huelva because of a calf strain. Mali international Mahamadou Diarra, Argentine Fernando Gago and Brazilian Julio Baptista are expected to form the midfield trio.

Striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is out with an ankle injury, but Portugal defender Pepe and Argentine striker Javier Saviola return to the squad after lengthy spells on the sidelines.

Brazilian forward Robinho is also back after injury. Real have lost three out of their last four league matches, but remain top of the Primera Liga, two points clear of arch-rivals Barcelona.

Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero will be available for Saturday's clash against Barcelona after shaking off a minor injury niggle. "Yes, I'll be playing," the 19-year-old Argentine said.

Atletico have lost four of their last six matches and Aguero was sorely missed when they went down 3-1 at Osasuna last week.

Getafe striker Ikechukwu Uche is a doubt for Sunday's home game against Real Mallorca after suffering a muscle strain in Thursday's Copa Del Rey win over Racing Santander.

The Madrid-based side are on a six-match unbeaten run that includes a win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

Almeria will be without defender Wilmer Acasiete for around three weeks because of a muscle strain. The Peru international is a key part of a back four that has conceded just one goal in the last seven matches.

Almeria, who are in eighth place in the table, are at home to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Reuters