Enrique's Barcelona starting XI for league games is taking shape

Enrique's Barcelona starting XI for league games is taking shape

Although guessing the starting XI of Barcelona is becoming something like nailing all five numbers and the two stars in EuroMillions, the four initial line-ups in La Liga have some similarity. 

The team was changed drastically from the side that beat APOEL on Wednesday night, with only Dani Alves, Leo Messi and Neymar keeping their places. 

There were just two changes, however, from the side that played against Athletic Club the weekend before, with Munir and Martin Montoya in the side ahead of Neymar and Alves.

In goal, Enrique retains his confidence in Chilean Claudio Bravo

Marc-Andre ter Stegen played in the Champions League but is yet to feature domestically. 

Jordi Alba and Alves seem fixed on the flanks, and Jeremy Mathieu with Javier Mascherano in the middle. 

The trio in the centre are also likely to continue, with Sergio Busquets protecting the back, behind Ivan Rakitic and Andres Iniesta

Xavi and Sergi Roberto have no choice but to keep waiting for their chance from the bench. 

Munir and Pedro seem to be competing for one spot, but Luis Suarez might claim it when his suspension ends. Neymar and Messi have the other two places in the front-line. 

However, the game agaisnt Malaga on Wednesday is followed by one against Granada on Saturday - so will Enrique be forced to rotate more in the league than he has done so far?