Barcelona<\/a> travels to Estadio Ciudad de Valencia as they face Valencia in their next La Liga<\/a> encounter on Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Levante UD approaches this high-profile home fixture at the Estadi Ciutat de Val\u00e8ncia in excellent overall physical condition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Manager Lu\u00eds Castro has almost his entire squad available, affording him plenty of tactical flexibility. The only pressing concerns revolve around forward Karl Etta Eyong, who faces a late fitness check due to a thigh knock, and backup goalkeeper \u00c1lex Primo, who is recovering from a shoulder issue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Barring any late surprises, former Premier League shot-stopper Mathew Ryan is locked in to start between the posts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n He will safeguard a defence anchored by experienced figures like Mandi and De la Fuente.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In midfield, the in-form Roger Brugu\u00e9\u2014who has already netted twice this season\u2014will provide a vital attacking outlet alongside Enzo Bardeli.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n They will work to supply striker Iv\u00e1n Romero, who remains the expected choice to spearhead the frontline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Barcelona head into Matchday five of La Liga with a mostly complete squad. Manager Hansi Flick welcomes back Eric Garc\u00eda<\/a>, who missed the midweek Champions League victory over Feyenoord due to suspension.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The defender is fully available to feature but will wear a protective face mask following a nasal fracture sustained against Valencia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Meanwhile, the Catalan club remains without the services of Frenkie de Jong<\/a> and Roony Bardghji, as both midfielders continue to recover from long-term knee injuries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Flick is set to heavily rotate his squad to manage a crowded calendar. Promising youth options like Gerard Mart\u00edn, Xavi Espart, and Ferm\u00edn L\u00f3pez<\/a> are firmly in contention to start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n They are expected to line up alongside established stars Lamine Yamal<\/a> and Raphinha<\/a>, who remain central to the team\u2019s potent frontline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Levante UD has experienced a mixed but improving start to their season, shaking off early struggles to take five points from their last three games. While they have found goals difficult to come by, failing to score in three of their four outings, they secured a statement 5\u20132 home win over Real Betis. They enter this fixture following a gritty 0\u20130 away draw against M\u00e1laga.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Barcelona is in devastating form under Hansi Flick, maintaining a perfect start to the 2026\u201327 La Liga campaign with four wins from four matches. The league leaders are scoring at an astronomical rate, recently demolishing Valencia 5\u20130 away at the Mestalla. They carried this ruthless momentum into their midweek European opener, cruising to a comprehensive 5\u20131 victory over Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Levante:<\/strong> Ryan; Perez, Dela, Mandi, Sanchez; Rey; Brugue, Bardeli, Olasgasti, Fernandez; Romero<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Barcelona:<\/strong> J Garcia; E Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin, Espart; Fermin, Rodri, Pedri<\/a>; Yamal, Raphinha, Gordon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n You can watch the Levante vs Barcelona match live in the UK on Premier Sports 1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nLevante<\/a> vs Barcelona\u00a0\u2013 Match preview and team news<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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