Barcelona Faces Early Season Test at Levante
Barcelona are back in action this weekend, traveling to Valencia to take on Levante in their second La Liga game of the 2025–26 season. After a strong debut season under Hansi Flick, the German manager’s side is again on the road, following an opening away win at Mallorca. The team is still dealing with financial and registration issues, which have delayed their return to the Camp Nou, meaning another road match awaits them.
The match is set to kick off at 8:30 p.m. BST (3:30 p.m. ET) at the Estadi Ciutat de València, with Alejandro Hernandez appointed as referee. For fans wanting to watch, multiple options are available depending on location. In the United States, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ will broadcast the game, with FuboTV as an alternative. In the United Kingdom, Disney+ Premium and Amazon Prime Video will carry the match, while in Canada, viewers can tune in on TSN+ and Amazon. In Mexico, Sky Sports and Sky+ will have coverage.
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Barcelona’s squad has been confirmed for the clash, with Robert Lewandowski returning to action after receiving medical clearance for a hamstring injury that kept him out of the season opener. However, Frenkie de Jong is unavailable due to personal reasons, and several players, including Wojciech Szczesny and Gerard Martín, are not yet registered. Injuries continue to affect the squad, with Marc-André ter Stegen and Marc Bernal sidelined. Meanwhile, Oriol Romeu and Héctor Fort have been excluded from the coach’s plans.
Hansi Flick appears to be fielding a balanced lineup, likely in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Iñaki Peña, Joan Garcia, and Diego Kochen form the goalkeeping options, while defenders include Alejandro Balde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsí, Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, and Eric García. In midfield, Gavi, Pedri, Fermín López, Marc Casadó, Dani Olmo, Dro Fernández, and Toni Fernández provide depth, while forwards like Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Marcus Rashford lead the attack.
Following the Levante match, Barcelona will continue their La Liga road trip against Rayo Vallecano, a team that exceeded expectations last season by finishing eighth and qualifying for the Conference League playoffs. The first home game at the Camp Nou is scheduled for Matchweek 4 against Valencia, with a Champions League fixture to be slotted in between these games once the draw is completed.
Fans are encouraged to follow the action, as this early-season clash will set the tone for Barcelona’s campaign, testing both their resilience and squad depth under challenging circumstances. The Blaugrana are eager to maintain momentum on the road and overcome off-field issues while continuing their quest for domestic glory.
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