Barcelona play rivals Espanyol in an all-Catalan affair this weekend.

Neymar is set to resume action for Barcelona when they face Espanyol away from home in the Catalan Derby. The Brazilian was handed a three-match ban for sarcastically applauding a referee when he was shown a red card against Malaga earlier this month.

He missed the games against Real Sociedad, Real Madrid and Osasuna. Aknowledging the return of the skillful forward, Barcelona boss Luis Enrique told the press:

"He (Neymar) is a specialist in putting up with those situations.

"If there is a player who is on the floor [because of poor challenges], it is Neymar.

"Yes, he's been sent off a few times but he will be vital for us."

The 25-year-old has scored 15 goals and provided 25 assists in 40 appearances for Barca this season.