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FC Barcelona<\/a> have taken an early lead in the La Liga<\/a> title race, having won four in four games so far since the start of the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Blaugrana\u2019s<\/em> latest match against Valencia ended in a brutal 5-0 thrashing for the hosts at Mestalla<\/a>, ensuring that Bar\u00e7a took a lead over second-placed Alaves and third-placed Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Up next for Hansi Flick\u2019s men in the league is a contest against Levante UD on Sunday, although they have their UEFA Champions League opener against Feyenoord before that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Levante captain motivated for Barcelona match<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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And, Levante forward and captain Roger Brugue has promised that his side will face Barcelona \u201cwithout fear, without complexes and going all out\u201d when the two teams meet on Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Barcelona arrive as league leaders with a perfect record, but Brugue believes Levante can cause problems in front of their home supporters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brugue looking forward to Barcelona clash. (Photo by Mateo Villalba Sanchez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cBar\u00e7a are a great opponent and they\u2019re in a good moment, but we also know that we\u2019re strong at home,\u201d <\/strong>Brugue told the club\u2019s official media, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019ve won six in a row at home and we\u2019re going in without fear, without complexes and going all out<\/strong>,\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re going to work, put together a good game plan and, why not?\u201d<\/strong> he added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Playing as a unit will be key<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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With Levante having undergone significant changes during the summer, Brugue believes collective spirit will be crucial this season, especially when coming up against teams like Barcelona.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Levante have been strong at home. (Photo by Mateo Villalba Sanchez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWe don\u2019t have superstars. We have to all pull in the same direction and be a unit,\u201d<\/strong> he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For Brugue, Levante\u2019s success will depend on their willingness to work for one another.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cUnity, running more than anyone else and giving everything<\/strong>\u201d must be the foundation of the team\u2019s approach, as per the captain, particularly when they face a Barcelona side that has started the season in such dominant form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Levante are currently 12th in the La Liga table with five points from four games (W1 D2 L1). Their latest game this past weekend ended in a goalless draw against newly-promoted side Malaga.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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