Barca release 23 man squad for Atletico: Busquets completes his suspension and Roberto return from injury

Barcelona will be hoping to get back to their winning ways with their mid week game.

It's been gathered that Quique Setién will host Atletico Madrid on Thursday. The game is expected to kick off at 21:00.

Barcelona boss, Quique Setién has released his 23 man squad for the game.

Fans of the Catalan side have received the good that Sergio Roberto made his return to the squad. The full back has been on the injury table for the past two weeks.

Also, Sergio Busquets return for Atletico tie after he served his match suspension after accumulating five yellow cards.

Setién has fielded younger Puig in the middle of the park.

Also, Arthur Melo has been included despite rumours of agreeing a move to Juventus. Recall that it was suggested the Brazilian traveled to Italy to undergo his medical in Turin ahead of move to Juventus which will see Miralem Pjanić is expected to move the opposite direction.

Full Squad

GoalKeepers: Ter Stegen, Neto, Pena

Defenders: Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Araujo, Firpo, Alba, Umtiti, Roberto, Cuenca

Midfielders: Rakitic, Busquets, Arthur, Vidal, Puig, Collado, Monchu

Fowards: Suarez, Messi, Griezmann, Braithwaite, Fati

Barcelona are now trailing Real Madrid with two points after a 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid defeated Espanyol by 1-0 after Casemiro scored the only goal to push Zinedine Zidane side on top with 71 points.