Barcelona's Gerard Pique to miss Real Betis trip due to injury

Barcelona: Barcelona say defender Gerard Pique will miss Sunday's match at Real Betis due to pain in his pelvis. Coach Gerard Martino also left Sergio Busquets off his squad to rest the holding midfielder.

Youngster Marc Bartra could start in place of Pique in the center of the Spanish champion's defense, while Busquets' absence will likely give a start to little-used Alex Song.

Barcelona lead the Spanish league, one point ahead of Atletico Madrid.