Xavi has recovered from a muscular problem to take his place in the Barcelona starting lineup for this evening's Champions League quarter-final against AC Milan.
Elsewhere, captain Carles Puyol will continue to feature at full-back, while Javier Mascherano has been handed a role at centre-back.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will spearhead the Milan attack on what will be his first appearance at the Nou Camp since his departure in 2010.
Alexandre Pato is included as a substitute as he steps us his recovery from a muscular injury.
Barcelona: Valdes; Dani Alves, Piqué, Mascherano, Puyol; Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta, Cesc Fábregas, Cuenca; Messi
AC Milan: Abbiati; Abate, Nesta, Mexes, Antonini; Nocerino, Ambrosini, Seedorf; Boateng, Robinho; Ibrahimovic
