Levante vs Barcelona Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | La Liga

• Competition: La Liga
• Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025
• Kick-off Time: 7:30 pm GMT
• Venue: Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Spain

Matchday two of the 2025/26 La Liga season will include Levante welcoming the defending champions Barcelona at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia on Saturday evening. Levante suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat on the opening day against Deportivo Alaves. Barcelona, on the other hand, delivered a statement performance against Mallorca to win 3-0, and commenced the journey to defend their crown. The Levante vs Barcelona fixture should be a comfortable outing for the visitors, who will look to acquire another three points.

Levante will be content with how the recent matches have played out. In the last six games, the club has managed four victories, along with a draw and a defeat. During this period, Levante has scored eight goals and conceded just four. The club is one of three promoted teams in La Liga this campaign and will undoubtedly be the favourites to endure a tough time and go back to the Segunda division. Coach Julian Calero will have to accept the fact that his side will have to dig in for some close victories, which might not please the fans in the short run.

Barcelona was undoubtedly the team to watch out for in Spain last season. Hansi Flick completely transformed the squad, which had encountered two trophyless seasons in three years. The champions have done modest transfer business, mainly due to the persistent financial difficulties. Nonetheless, the squad is still good enough to mount a serious challenge for the La Liga title against the most probable competitors, Real Madrid. The opening matchday was a fair indication that Flick's methods are still fresh amongst the players. Whether he and his squad will be able to replicate the consistency this season once again remains the biggest question.

Levante Team News

Levante will have plenty of absentees against Barcelona. Alan Matturro (Thigh Injury), Alfonso Pastor (Broken Finger), Goduine Koyalipou (Hamstring Injury), Jon Olasagasti (Thigh Injury), and Kervin Arriaga (Thigh Injury) will all have to remain on the sidelines.

Barcelona Team News

Daniel Rodriguez, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Robert Lewandowski will not be available for Barcelona against Levante due to respective injury woes. Hansi Flick might very well go in with the same lineup that started the 3-0 win against Mallorca.

Levante vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups

Here is a detailed look at the Levante vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups:

Levante Predicted Lineup (5-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Cunat

Defenders: Toljan, De La Fuente, Elgezabal, Cabello, Sanchez

Midfielders: Garcia, Rey, Martinez, Brugue

Forwards: Romero

Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Garcia

Defenders: Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde

Midfielders: de Jong, Pedri, Lopez

Forwards: Yamal, Raphinha, Torres

Levante vs Barcelona H2H Record

Overall, in the last five games between the two sides, FC Barcelona has won four games, while one game ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Levante vs Barcelona

Raphinha (Barcelona)

The Brazilian forward Raphinha picked up right from where he left proceedings last season. The Brazilian defied all expectations to amass 34 goals and 22 assists for the Blaugrana and got himself amidst the discussions for a potential Ballon d'Or win. The individual awards will not be his top concern right now, but instead, the former Leeds man will be looking forward to proving the claim wrong that his 2024/25 season was just out of the blue. His playstyle, work rate, and abilities make him an indispensable part of Hansi Flick's team. Raphinha opened his account for the season with a goal against Mallorca on matchday one.

Jules Kounde (Barcelona)

Ever since Hansi Flick took over the managerial duties at Barcelona, much of the talk and praise has been around the offensive capabilities of his side. However, for that to work, it is important not to forget the work put in by the backline. The majority of the Culers will agree that Jules Kounde was the most reliable option in the defence Last year. The Frenchman, primarily a centre back, has mostly been deployed as a right back in Flick's system and has provided the necessary balance to the team. His reading of the game, defensive actions, as well as a knack for goals here and there, are all impeccable.

Levante vs Barcelona Prediction

Barcelona will start as the overwhelming favourites against Levante. The visitors will have far too much in the tank not to get the three points.

Here is a detailed overview of the Levante vs Barcelona Prediction

Predicted Score: Levante 0-2 Barcelona

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