Preview: Barcelona – Levante – prediction, team news, lineups

The highly anticipated clash Barcelona – Levante takes center stage in Matchweek 2 of La Liga 2025-26, as the champions travel to Estadio Ciudad de Valencia on Saturday night.

While Barcelona opened their campaign with a commanding 3-0 win against Mallorca, Levante fell short in a 2-1 defeat to Alaves, highlighting the uphill battle they face against Hansi Flick’s side.

Barcelona - Levante
Barcelona – Levante

Facts before the Barcelona – Levante encounter

History is firmly on Barcelona’s side heading into this match.

Levante have only managed six wins in 45 meetings with the Catalan giants, with their most famous result being the 5-4 thriller in May 2018.

Since then, victories have been scarce, their last success coming in November 2019.

Barcelona, by contrast, are chasing a third consecutive win over Levante, and their explosive start this season signals their intent.

Flick’s men topped La Liga with 102 goals last term, and the arrival of Marcus Rashford only adds to their attacking arsenal.

Levante, however, are buoyed by their Segunda Division title and will be eager to prove they belong back in Spain’s elite.

Tactical expectations and match analysis

In the Barcelona – Levante showdown, tactical contrasts are likely to define the contest.

Julian Calero’s Levante will set up cautiously, relying on defensive structure and counter-attacks through Roger Brugue and Ivan Romero.

Their wing-backs, Jeremy Toljan and Manu Sanchez, will be critical in stretching Barcelona’s shape and providing support in transitions.

For Barcelona, Flick is expected to continue with his 4-2-3-1 setup.

Pedri and Frenkie de Jong control the midfield tempo, while Lamine Yamal brings width and creativity from the right.

Ferran Torres, who scored against Mallorca, is likely to lead the line once more, with Rashford and Lewandowski pushing for involvement depending on fitness.

Lamine Yamal - Barcelona - Levante
Lamine Yamal – Barcelona – Levante

The Catalans’ ability to break down Levante’s low block early could decide the tempo of the game.

Team news and possible lineups

Team selection could be decisive in this Barcelona – Levante fixture.

Levante remain without Alfonso Pastor, while Alan Matturro, Jon Ander Olasagasti, Kervin Arriaga and Goduine Koyalipou are fitness doubts.

Calero will lean on Brugue, who netted 11 goals last season, as a key source of threat.

Barcelona continue to miss Marc-André ter Stegen due to back surgery.

Robert Lewandowski has returned to training but may be eased back from the bench to avoid risks after his hamstring issue.

Jules Kounde is expected to slot in at right-back, while Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal should both start following standout displays in the opener.

Levante possible XI (5-3-2): Campos; Elgezabal, Fuente, Cabello; Toljan, Lozano, Rey, Sanchez; Martinez; Romero, Brugue.

Barcelona possible XI (4-2-3-1): Garcia; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha; Torres.

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