Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has rested a number of big names for Wednesday night's Copa del Rey home clash against Alaves.

With his side 3-0 up in the tie, Vilanova has rested Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta and has named Cesc Fabregas on the bench.

However, there are starts for David Villa, Alexandre Song, Carles Puyol and Javier Mascherano to add some experience to the youth involved.

Barca: Pinto; Montoya, Puyol, Mascherano, Adriano; Song, Thiago, Jonathan; Sergi Roberto, Villa and Tello

Alaves: Herrera; Rubio, Agustin, Luciano, Hernandez, Garcia; Delgado, Miki, Garcia, Luis Miguel; Viguera

Written by
Matt Domm