Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde admitted on Friday that he would rotate his players as they embark on a run of seven matches in 23 days.

He’s already done so starting with their clash with Real Sociedad as Philippe Coutinho and Sergio Busquets have been left out of the starting XI while Rafinha Alcantara has been handed a start.

Champions League group games at home to PSV Eindhoven and away to Tottenham are sandwiched in between five league matches – with Barca looking to maintain their perfect start.

Starting XI: