Overview

• LaLiga’s medical committee approved Marc-André ter Stegen’s long-term injury classification, freeing up salary-cap space to register Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García.
• Barcelona’s board backed a €7 million personal guarantee to boost its registration budget while awaiting auditor validation of a VIP-seats commercial deal.
• Marcus Rashford, Wojciech Szczesny and Roony Bardghji remain unregistered as the club races to create enough salary-cap room before the Mallorca opener.
• Dani Olmo has returned to full training but is expected to start on the bench, with Fermín López set to occupy the advanced midfield role this weekend.
• Robert Lewandowski is doubtful for Saturday’s match due to thigh discomfort and Héctor Fort is poised to depart on loan next week following Iñigo Martínez’s surprise exit.