How Barcelona could line up against Granada

Barcelona are expected to welcome Marc-Andre ter Stegen back into their XI for Sunday evening's La Liga clash with Granada.

The club's number one goalkeeper has not turned out for the reigning Spanish champions since November 12, having suffered a back injury over the international break with Germany.

Ter Stegen subsequently underwent an operation, but he is in line to return this weekend, with Inaki Pena's spell between the sticks coming to an end.

Raphinha has also returned to the squad, with the Brazilian overcoming a thigh problem, but the Catalan outfit still have a number of injury issues.

Ferran Torres (thigh), Joao Felix (ankle), Sergi Roberto (Achilles), Alejandro Balde (hamstring), Marcos Alonso (back) and Gavi (knee) are all still definitely out.

Meanwhile, Vitor Roque is suspended due to the red card that he received after scoring in the 3-1 success over Alaves last time out.

Fit-again Inigo Martinez could start in the middle of the defence, while there is expected to be another central midfield role for Andreas Christensen.

There had been some concern over Ilkay Gundogan after he picked up a knock against Alaves, but the experienced midfielder is fit and will start for Xavi's side this weekend.

Barcelona possible starting lineup: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, I Martinez, Cancelo; F de Jong, Christensen, Gundogan; Yamal, Lewandowski, Pedri