Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique has named Lionel Messi and Neymar on the bench for the meeting with Real Sociedad in La Liga.

Luis Suarez starts in a central attacking role in the absence of Messi and Neymar, with Pedro and Munir El Haddadi providing the main support for the Uruguayan.

There is also a start in defence for Martin Montoya as Gerard Pique and Dani Alves join Ivan Rakitic on a strong bench for the visitors.

Sociedad boss David Moyes hands Argentine goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli his first start for the club, while Carlos Vela leads the line for the hosts.

Sociedad: Rulli; C.Martinez, Ansotegi, Inigo, De La Bella; Bergara, Granero; Castro, Prieto, Canales; Vela

Barcelona: Bravo; Montoya, Mathieu, Mascherano, Alba; Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta; Pedro, Suarez, Munir

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