Lionel Messi waved away Luis Enrique's calls to remove him from Barcelona's 3-0 win over Eibar in the 76th minute.
Munir El-Haddadi instead came onto the pitch for Neymar.
“I have to assess everything when it comes to such decisions but I rely on sensations too," said Enrique. "He will definitely rest throughout the season at some point but it’s a special time for the team and him at the moment.”
“Sometimes I look to the bench and realise what an honour it is to have Messi. His influence is there to see everywhere. He is the catalyst for all of his teammates and he brings things to those around him. It’s great to be able to work with all of these players.”