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Rafinha Alcantara was selected by Ernesto Valverde to face Real Sociedad at Anoeta.
The Brazilian midfielder starts ahead of Sergio Busquets beside Sergi Roberto, with Ivan Rakitic placed in the holding role.
These are Rafinha's first minutes in La Liga after he nearly left the club in the summer. Rafinha featured in the Spanish Super Cup but not in the league until now.
Barcelona ended the curse of Anoeta last season as Valverde's side triumphed in San Sebastian.