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Neymar in Barcelona's starting XI for Joan Gamper Trophy match

Gustau Nacarino / Reuters

Barcelona's starting XI for Monday's Joan Gamper Trophy match against León has been released, and more notable than anything is the inclusion of Neymar, who has yet to play since a reckless challenge from Juan Camilo Zúñiga left him with a World Cup-ending fractured vertebra.

It was announced earlier on Monday that Neymar would be available for the match following his participation in the club's morning training session, but there were no guarantees over whether or not he would actually play.

Barcelona's entire squad was presented to home supporters before kickoff, and it's safe to say that the Brazilian superstar is thrilled about being back on the pitch.

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