The La Liga 2025/26 season is heating up, and the clash between Levante UD and FC Barcelona on August 23, 2025, at the Estadi Ciutat de València promises to be an exciting encounter. With Barcelona looking to maintain their early-season dominance and Levante aiming to make a statement in their return to the top flight, this match is a must-watch for football fans.
Where to Watch Levante vs Barcelona Live
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India: Streaming live exclusively on FanCode.
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United States: Available on ESPN+.
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United Kingdom & Ireland: Broadcast via Disney+.
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Australia: Shown on beIN Sports 1.
Fans worldwide can also follow the action through La Liga’s official global broadcast partners.
Potential Lineups for Levante vs FC Barcelona
Both teams are coming off contrasting results in their opening matches of the 2025/26 La Liga season. Levante suffered a 2-1 defeat to Alavés, while Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over a nine-man Mallorca side. Here’s a look at the potential lineups for both teams, based on recent performances and injury updates.
Levante Predicted Lineup (5-4-1)
Levante, under coach Julián Calero, is expected to deploy a defensive 5-4-1 formation to counter Barcelona’s potent attack. The lineup may include:
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Goalkeeper: Pablo Campos
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Defenders: Manu Sánchez, Jorge Cabello, Adrián de la Fuente, Unai Elgezábal, Jeremy Toljan
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Midfielders: Roger Brugué, Oriol Rey, Pablo Martínez, Víctor García
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Forward: Iván Romero
FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Barcelona, managed by Hansi Flick, will likely stick with their attacking 4-2-3-1 formation, which overwhelmed Mallorca in the season opener. The potential lineup is:
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Goalkeeper: Joan García
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Defenders: Eric García, Ronald Araújo, Pau Cubarsí, Álex Balde
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Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Pedri
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Attacking Midfielders: Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha
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Forward: Ferran Torres
Score Prediction: Levante vs FC Barcelona
Barcelona enter this match as overwhelming favorites, given their dominant form and historical advantage over Levante. The Catalans have won 25 of their 34 meetings with Levante, including seven of the last ten, with an average of 3.68 goals per game in these encounters. Their 3-0 win over Mallorca showcased their attacking prowess, with Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal all finding the net.
Levante, however, are no pushovers at home. Despite their 2-1 loss to Alavés, they showed resilience and scored through Jeremy Toljan. Their counter-attacking style, led by quick players like Roger Brugué and Iván Romero, could exploit Barcelona’s high defensive line, especially given Barça’s tendency to concede one goal per game on the road last season.
That said, Barcelona’s quality and depth should prove too much for the newly promoted side. Hansi Flick has emphasized intensity and focus after a lackluster second half against Mallorca, and his team is expected to deliver a complete performance.
Our Prediction: Levante 1-3 FC Barcelona
