Barcelona coach Xavi insists he wants Jordi Alba to stay.
The fullback rejected a move to Inter Milan before deadline day on Thursday.
"Alba is just another member of the squad, he will help us," Xavi declared in his pre-match press conference.
"He has to be key because of his seniority and experience, I'm sure he will play.
"I'm delighted to have him, I want Jordi Alba here as a captain and as a person, he will help us whether he plays or not."