The Catalan giant will have to recover quickly from Friday’s European Super Cup against FC Porto and overcome injuries to central midfielders Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola says he’s not concerned about the title defense and that “we have always looked forward and this will not be an exception.”

Also, Real Madrid visits Zaragoza on Sunday before the Andalucian derby between Sevilla and a revamped Malaga.

All teams will have to quickly regain their focus after Spain’s first work stoppage in 27 years delayed the first round.