Barcelona have announced their squad before Girona clash as Messi and Busquets return, Denis Suarez is still included despite his links with Arsenal.
After the Copa del Rey first leg tie with Sevilla, in which several mainstays were rested, Ernesto Valverde has brought his heavyweights back in and has left out Jeison Murillo.
Nineteen players have been named in the matchday squad, including new signing Kevin-Prince Boateng.
Full Squad vs Girona
Goalkeepers: Ter Stergen, Cillessen
Defenders: Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Vermaelen, Alba, Roberto
Midfielders: Rakitic, Sergio, Denis Suarez, Coutinho, Arthur, Alena, Vidal
Forwards: Messi, Suarez, Malcom, Kevin-Prince Boateng