Barcelona boosted by Mascherano return

Argentina international is recalled after recovering from a thigh injury, but Sergio Roberto misses the Real Sociedad game with an ankle problem
 has recovered from a thigh problem and is back in the Barcelona squad for the visit of Real Sociedad on Saturday.

The Argentina international picked up the injury during Barca's 4-0 Clasico rout of Real Madrid last week and subsequently missed Tuesday's 6-1 Champions League drubbing of Roma.
Mascherano could come into the XI as a direct replacement for midfielder Sergi Roberto, who has been left out after suffering an ankle problem against Roma.