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How will Barcelona line up against UD Ibiza in the Copa del Rey?

Barcelona kick off their Copa del Rey campaign on Wednesday away at third division side UD Ibiza.

There’s been a change in format to the competition this season, meaning this is a one-off game. The ties do not become two-legged affairs until the semi-finals.

The Spanish champions will also have to play on an artificial pitch which Ibiza manager Pablo Alfaro has already admitted will favour his side.

Those factors may just affect Quique Setien’s thinking for the match, although the new manager is still expected to make plenty of changes.

Here’s a look at who might feature:

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Neto should replace Marc-Andre ter Stegen in goal with Barcelona’s B Inaki Pena also hoping to make the squad as back-up.