On Saturday night, Barcelona may be able to enter Camp Nou with the La Liga trophy in their arms, but for the opposing Real Sociedad, it is a crucial game.
La Real are attempting to clinch a spot in the top four with a five-point lead over Villarreal.
However, the Blaugrana will not be at full strength.
Pedri and Ronald Araujo will miss the match due to muscular discomfort, as reported by Diario AS. Both are essential parts of the machinery, and their absence will change the terms of the game, with Gavi also suspended.
Reserve goalkeeper Inaki Pena, Pablo Torre, Marcos Alonso, Franck Kessie and Ansu Fati could all see minutes if Xavi Hernandez is looking to rotate.
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One player who will definitely see minutes is Ousmane Dembele, with the Frenchman set to make his first start since returning from injury.
Real Sociedad meanwhile have just welcomed back Umar Sadiq from his anterior cruciate ligament injury, although he is unlikely to see significant minutes.
Villarreal will no doubt be watching on closely, hoping that Barcelona do indeed retain their intensity for a fixture which could shape the top four race.
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