Team News: Lionel Messi, Neymar named on Barcelona bench

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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