Barcelona s expected starting lineup against Levante: adjustments to defense and midfield

Barcelona will continue their journey in the 2025/2026 season of La Liga, where they will face Levante in a major away game. The Levante game against Barcelona is scheduled to be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025 in the city of Valencia at 02:30 local time. In this game, Barcelona's defense and midfield may change.

After a convincing victory over Mallorca with a 3-0 first week, Hansi Flick's team coached came to the game with a high level of confidence. This impressive result immediately put Barcelona in the La Liga temporary standings. The victory showed the team's quick adaptation to coaching strategies.

On the other hand, Levante, who has just advanced to the highest level, performed disappointingly at the beginning of the season. They acknowledged Alaves' advantage by 1-2 in the opening game, and this result is undoubtedly a record. The match against Barcelona will be a major test of their La Liga endurance.

Latest Situation of the two teams

Barcelona showed a very promising performance in the opening stage of the 2025/2026 La Liga. They proved their strength by defeating Mallorca 3-0 in the first round. This result not only ensured three points, but also made Barcelona temporarily ranked at the top of the standings.

This outstanding performance sent a positive signal to Hansey Flick and the fans. The team looks solid at every level, from defense to productive offensive line. This consistency will become the key to Barcelona's face in the intensive schedule in the future.

Meanwhile, Levante started their struggle with a less than ideal result in La Liga. As new players, they immediately lost 1-2 against Alaves. This failure has undoubtedly become their valuable lesson and needs reflection.

The match against Barcelona in the second round will be a huge challenge for Levante. They must demonstrate tenacious fighting spirit and mature strategies to compete with a team like Barcelona. This game will test their willpower and the highest level of lineup quality. Personnel changes on the back line: Jules Conde

In the goalkeeper position, Joan Garcia is expected to continue to be Barcelona's first choice. He successfully completed a clean sheet against Mallorca, and his stable performance became an important factor in the team's stability.

However, there may be significant changes in Barcelona's defense line. Jules Conde has a great chance to enter the starting lineup to replace Eric Garcia. The addition of Comte will enhance the team's defense stability.

Ronald Araujo and Paul Kubasti are expected to remain at the core of the defensive. The two continued to consolidate solidarity after Inigo Martinez left. Their presence provides a sense of peace of mind on the backline.

Alejandro Barde remains Hansi Flick's main focus at the left back position. His speed and offensive ability have become an effective auxiliary weapon for Barcelona. Barde was placed with high hopes that he could make a huge contribution both offensively and defensively.

The change in midfield

Assistant coach Flick emphasized the importance of his team's midfield balance. With his vision and precise passes, Pedri will surely become Barcelona's engine. His presence is crucial to controlling the pace of the game and the distribution of the passes.

Although Frenki De Jong had the opportunity to train, his performance was still suspected due to his physical condition at the beginning of the game. De Jong's physical condition has not reached 100%, which opens the door for Garvey to play at the beginning of the game. Garvey, who was previously only a substitute, now can showcase his qualities more fully.

In addition to Danny Ormo, he also has a great chance to enter the starting eleven Barcelona team. The same lineup on the front line

Barcelona's forward lineup will likely be the same as last week. Robert Lewandowski will still prepare gradually so that Ferran Torres can lead the offense again from the midfield position. The

trio was very united when they beat Mallorca in the last game.

Lamin Yamal will appear on the right side of the attack, while Rafinia will fill the left side. The quick movement and excellent combination of the three make Barcelona's offense look smoother and more dangerous. They are also expected to pose a serious threat to Levante's defense.

Barcelona(4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia; Jules Conde, Ronald Araujo, Paul Cubasti, Alejandro Barde; Pedri, Garvey; Ramien Yamal, Danny Ormo, Rafinia; Ferran Torres.