Barcelona travel to Valencia looking to extend their flawless start to the 2026/27 season. Hansi Flick’s side sit top of La Liga with four wins from four, scoring 17 goals and conceding just two. They arrive off a 5-1 Champions League thrashing of Feyenoord and a 5-0 league win at Valencia.

Levante, under Luis Castro, are 11th with five points from four games (1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss). Their standout result was a 5-2 home victory over Real Betis, but they drew 0-0 at Málaga last time out and have struggled for goals in several matches.

Form & Head-to-Head

• Barcelona: WWWW in La Liga. Relentless attack led by Raphinha (already on six goals) and Lamine Yamal.
• Levante: Mixed early form but strong at home recently (unbeaten in their last few home league games).

Barcelona dominate the historical record (22 wins in 28 meetings) and won the most recent clash 3-0 at Camp Nou in February 2026.

Team News

Levante
Few issues. Goalkeeper Mathew Ryan is key. New signings still waiting for opportunities. Karl Etta Eyong and Álex Primo are out injured.

Predicted lineup (4-3-3): Ryan; Pérez, De La Fuente, Mandi, Sánchez; Bardeli, Rey, Olasagasti; Brugué, Romero; Fernández.

Barcelona
Frenkie de Jong (knee) and Roony Bardghji (ACL) remain out. Eric García is expected back (possibly with a protective mask after a facial injury). Rotation is likely after midweek European action.

Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan García; Koundé/Eric García, Cubarsí, Martín, Espart; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Fermín López, Gordon; Raphinha.

Key Battles & Outlook

Barcelona’s high press, fluid combinations and clinical finishing should overwhelm Levante. The hosts will rely on organisation, set-pieces and counter-attacks, with Ryan likely to be busy. Levante have shown they can score at home, but Barcelona’s defensive solidity and attacking depth make a comfortable away win the most probable outcome.

Prediction

Levante 1-3 Barcelona

Flick’s side are simply too strong at present. Expect goals from the usual suspects (Raphinha, Yamal, Fermín) and Barcelona to stay perfect in the league.