Team News: Five changes for Barcelona ahead of Cordoba match

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has made five changes to the side that travels to Cordoba this afternoon.

Gerard Pique and Javier Mascherano return to the centre of defence, while Jordi Alba is selected at left-back.

Ivan Rakitic and Andres Iniesta are also named in midfield alongside Sergio Busquets, who retains his place from last time out.

Lionel Messi starts alongside Neymar and Luis Suarez as the trio look to build on a collective goal tally that has already exceeded 100 this term.

Meanwhile, Florin Andone and Bebe are named up top for the home side, who could be relegated from La Liga today if they fail to win.

Cordoba: Juan Carlos; Pantic, Crespo, Fraga, Deivid; Lopez, Krhin, Fidel, Luso; Andone, Bebe

Barca: Bravo; Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Alba; Busquets, Rakitic, Iniesta; Suarez, Messi, Neymar.

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