Injuries have been the order of the day for La Liga this season and it's clear that some key players will be out for several weeks or even months.
Here are eight key players who will be out for at least three weeks or longer:
1. Lionel Messi - The Argentine forward has missed the last four matches due to injury and is currently out for six weeks. His absence could impact the squad selection as he was instrumental in guiding Barcelona to the Champions League final last year.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo - The Portuguese forward has also missed two games this season due to injury and is currently out for at least nine weeks. His absence will likely see him miss crucial matches for Real Madrid, which is struggling to keep pace with Barcelona and Juventus.
3. Neymar Jr - The Brazilian forward has also missed two games this season due to injury and is currently out for at least 12 weeks. His absence will likely see him miss crucial matches for Paris Saint-Germain, which is one of the biggest clubs in France.
4. Sergio Ramos - The Spanish defender has missed two games this season due to injury and is currently out for at least 15 weeks. His absence will likely see him miss crucial matches for Atletico Madrid, which is struggling to keep pace with Barcelona and Real Madrid.
5. Antoine Griezmann - The French forward has missed two games this season due to injury and is currently out for at least 17 weeks. His absence will likely see him miss crucial matches for Real Madrid, which is struggling to keep pace with Barcelona and Manchester United.
6. David Silva - The Spanish striker has missed two games this season due to injury and is currently out for at least 20 weeks. His absence will likely see him miss crucial matches for Real Madrid, which is struggling to keep pace with Barcelona and Real Sociedad.
7. Sergio Busquets - The Basque midfielder has missed two games this season due to injury and is currently out for at least 22 weeks. His absence will likely see him miss crucial matches for Real Madrid, which is struggling to keep pace with Barcelona and Valencia.
8. Luka Modric - The Croatian forward has missed two games this season due to injury and is currently out for at least 23 weeks. His absence will likely see him miss crucial matches for Real Madrid, which is struggling to keep pace with Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Overall, these injuries should not affect the squad selection as they are just temporary setbacks that can be overcome with time off. However, the key to success will still depend on the performance of each player during their respective spells out of action.