BARCELONA are expected to rotate their squad for the visit of Real Sociedad to the Nou Camp this evening (7.45pm) following their win over Manchester United.
Ernesto Valverde’s side booked their spot in the Champions League semi-finals with a comfortable 3-0 win over United on Tuesday, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory.
Lionel Messi was in superb form, scoring twice while Philippe Coutinho also bagged a brilliant curling goal before proceeding to taunt his critics with an inflammatory celebration.
Despite his strike, the Brazilian could be set to drop out of the starting XI as Barca look to rotate in preparation for their meeting with Liverpool next month.
Ousmane Dembele came on as a substitute against United and should be named in the starting XI against Sociedad, who are currently 10th in La Liga.
While Messi and strike partner Luis Suarez is expected to continue in the attack, Valverde could ring the changes in midfield with Arturo Vidal and Carles Alena selected.
Ivan Rakitic and Sergio Busquets are most likely to be rested while Arthur will keep his place following an impressive display in midweek.
Meanwhile, Samuel Umtiti has missed training this week and looks set to miss out again – having been plagued by injury troubles this season.
Clement Lenglet will deputize in his absence and Nelson Semedo should start at right-back in place of Sergi Roberto after being benched against United.
Rafinha and Thomas Vermaelen are the only other injury concerns for Valverde.
Barcelona is currently nine points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga with just six matches remaining.
The defending champions were held to a goalless draw against Huesca last weekend but will be looking for another three points as they continue to chase a hat-trick of trophies.
As well as La Liga and the Champions League, Barca is into the final of the Copa del Rey and will face Valencia at the end of May so squad rotation in the next few weeks will be key.
Barcelona predicted line-up vs Real Sociedad – La Liga
(4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Semedo, Lenglet, Pique, Alba; Vidal, Alena, Arthur; Messi, Dembele, Suarez
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