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Team News: Luis Enrique rings changes for Real Sociedad clash

Luis Enrique makes five changes to his Barcelona team for their La Liga clash with Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has made several changes to his starting lineup for the visit of Real Sociedad to the Camp Nou.

Out go Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta and Ivan Rakitic from the team which beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Claudio Bravo replaces Ter Stegen, while Marc Bartra, Adriano, Xavi and Rafinha are recalled for the visit of the San Sebastian outfit, who beat Barca 1-0 at the Anoeta in January.

Jeremy Mathieu's continued absence through injury means that Thomas Vermaelen in on the bench of the Blaugrana.

Meanwhile, Real boss David Moyes has included Sergio Canales after dropping the ex-Real Madrid star for the 3-0 win over Levante.

Canales comes in for Icelandic forward Alfreo Finnbogason, who drops to the bench.

Barcelona: Bravo, Alves, Pique, Bartra, Adriano, Mascherano, Xavi, Rafinha, Suarez, Messi, Neymar
Subs: Ter Stegen, Busquets, Pedro, Iniesta, Jordi Alba, Sergi Roberto, Vermaelen

Real Sociedad: Rulli, C Martinez, Mikel, Bergara, I Martinez, Granero, Xabi Prieto, Vela, Pardo, Canales, De la Bella
Subs: Zubikarai, Elustondo, Finnbogason, Agirretxe, Chory Castro, Yuri, Zaldua

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