Barcelona have named Alexis Sanchez in their starting lineup for their La Liga match against Granada this afternoon.

The Chilean will partner Neymar up front in place of the injured Lionel Messi, while Pedro also starts.

Javier Mascherano, Carles Puyol and Alex Song are among the home side's substitutes for the clash.

Meanwhile, Piti will make his fourth league appearance for the visitors, who have been beaten just once away from home this season.

Barcelona: Pinto, Montoya, Pique, Bartra, Adriano, Fabregas, Iniesta, Busquets, Pedro, Sanchez, Neymar

Granada: Roberto, Nyom, Biakhate, Foulquier, Murillo, El Arabi, Brahimi, Piti