Barcelona's Perfect Run Likely to Continue Against Levante

Today at 5:15 PM, the Estadi Ciutat de València will host a La Liga Matchday 5 clash between Levante and league leaders Barcelona. The Catalan giants are in superb form under Hansi Flick and arrive in Valencia aiming for their fifth consecutive victory in the Spanish championship.

Barcelona currently tops the La Liga table with a perfect 12 points after the first four rounds, boasting an impressive goal difference of 17:2. Hansi Flick's squad has secured emphatic wins against Elche (5:0), Athletic Bilbao (2:0), Rayo Vallecano (5:2), and Valencia (5:0). Furthermore, the Catalans also kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 5:1 triumph over Feyenoord during the week.

Hosts Levante sit 11th in the standings with 5 points (1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss) and a goal difference of 5:5. After starting the season with a 0:3 defeat to Espanyol, the Valencian side has gone on a three-match unbeaten run, drawing 0:0 with Osasuna, securing a dominant 5:2 victory against Betis, and earning another goalless draw against Malaga in the last round.

In the Barcelona camp, Frenkie de Jong and Rooney Bardghji remain sidelined due to knee injuries. Defender Eric Garcia, who broke his nose against Valencia and missed the Feyenoord match due to suspension, has returned to training and is expected to be available for Hansi Flick, wearing a protective mask.

For Levante, Karl Eta Eyong is a doubt due to a thigh injury. Captain Roger Brugué is in excellent form with two goals this season and will pose a significant threat to the visitors' goal. Ivan Romero is once again expected to lead the line.

Barcelona captain Raphinha is enjoying a phenomenal start to the season, having already scored 6 goals in La Liga and finding the net in every official match so far. Lamine Yamal and Fermín López are also performing at a high level, each with 4 league goals. For Levante, Roger Brugué is the attacking leader, while goalkeeper Mathew Ryan showcased superb form in the last round, saving a penalty against Malaga.

The head-to-head record between the two teams heavily favors Barcelona. The Catalans have won their last four matches against Levante and are unbeaten in their last seven direct encounters (6 wins and 1 draw). In their most recent meeting in February 2026, Barcelona secured a 3:0 home victory, while their last visit to the Estadi Ciutat de València in August 2025 ended in a dramatic 3:2 win for the Catalans.

Historically, Barcelona has claimed 34 victories from 47 matches against Levante across all competitions, while the Valencian side has won 6 times, with 7 draws.