Long-serving duo Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba will say their goodbyes to the Camp Nou crowd when Barcelona welcome Mallorca in La Liga on Sunday night.

Busquets is leaving following the expiration of his contract next month, while an agreement has already been reached with Alba to see the defender depart this summer.

Barcelona boss Xavi is expected to recall Busquets to his starting XI, with the experienced midfielder an unused substitute in the 3-1 loss to Real Valladolid last time out.

Alba is unlikely to start, but it appears almost certain that he will be involved at some stage, likely in the second half of the contest against a Mallorca side that still have European ambitions this season.

Barcelona were confirmed as champions earlier this month but have lost their last two matches, including a 2-1 reverse to Real Sociedad at Camp Nou last time out.

The home side will again be without two important players through injury, with Ronald Araujo and Pedri still out, but Jules Kounde has overcome a muscular complaint to make the squad.

There will be changes from the loss at Real Valladolid, with Ousmane Dembele set to return to the side in a forward area, which is likely to lead to Pablo Torre dropping to the bench.

Barcelona possible starting lineup: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Christensen, Alonso, Balde; Gavi, Busquets, De Jong; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Dembele

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Matt Law