Barcelona ring the changes for tonight’s La Liga match against Almeria at Camp Nou, which kicks off at 19:00 BST.
They start in defence, where Gerard Pique and Jeremy Mathieu are both rested, leaving Marc Bartra and Javier Mascherano to take the reins in central defence.
In midfield, Sergio Busquets’ yellow-card suspension is covered by Sergi Roberto, while Ivan Rakitic and Xavi Hernandez replace Andres Iniesta and Rafinha.
However, the most notable change lies in the form of a rare start on the left wing for Pedro Rodriguez, who has capitalised on Neymar’s recent poor form.
A win for Barca this evening would move them seven points clear of nearest rivals Real Madrid atop the League standings.
An interesting subplot also sees former Catalan teammates Luis Enrique and Sergi Barjuan – debuting as Almeria Coach – lock managerial horns for the first time.
Barcelona: Bravo; Alves, Bartra, Mascherano, Adriano; Sergi Roberto, Rakitic, Xavi; Messi, Suarez, Pedro
Subs: Ter Stegen, Pique, Montoya, Mathieu, Iniesta, Rafinha, Neymar
Almeria: Julian; Casado, Trujillo, Ximo, Marin; Espinosa, Thomas; Edgar, Corona, Silva; Thievy
Subs: Ruben, Mane, Soriano, Jurado, Azeez, Hemed, Zongo
Referee: Hernandez Hernandez
