Barcelona forward Neymar has returned to full training with Luis Enrique's side following a bout of mumps but will not feature against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

The champions get their title defense underway at San Mames this weekend having been without the Brazilian over recent weeks because of the illness.

Neymar missed the UEFA Super Cup and the Supercopa de Espana but is nearing a full recovery, although he will miss Barca's opener alongside the injured Douglas and Adriano, as well as the suspended Jeremy Mathieu and Gerard Pique.

Luis Enrique will be able to call on left back Jordi Alba, however, after his recovery from a hamstring injury suffered during preseason. Alba had been doubtful to feature but takes his place in the squad as Barca prepares to face Bilbao for the third time in nine days.

Ernesto Valverde's men claimed a 5-1 victory over two legs in the Supercopa.