By Abdulrahman Samer | Pressbee
Barcelona will continue their La Liga title defense with a challenging away clash against Levante on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the second round of the Spanish league. The match will be held at Ciutat de Valencia Stadium, a ground historically known to be a difficult venue for the Catalans.
The defending champions head into the game with momentum after a commanding 3-0 victory over Mallorca in the opening round, which placed them at the top of the standings. Under head coach Xavi Hernández, Barça aim to secure back-to-back wins and maintain their strong start to the season.
 
Kickoff Time: Barcelona vs Levante
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9:30 PM – Spain / Central Europe
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10:30 PM – Saudi Arabia, Egypt
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11:30 PM – UAE
 
How to Watch
The match will be broadcast exclusively on:
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beIN Sports 3 HD (MENA region)
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beIN CONNECT streaming service (smartphones, tablets, PCs)
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Live match updates also available on La Liga’s official website
 
Barcelona’s Predicted Lineup
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GK: Marc-André ter Stegen
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Defense: Alejandro Balde – Jules Koundé – Ronald Araújo – João Cancelo
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Midfield: Frenkie de Jong – Pedri – Gavi
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Attack: Lamine Yamal – Robert Lewandowski – Raphinha
Rising star Lamine Yamal continues to attract global attention following his dazzling performance in the opening round.
 
 Levante’s Predicted Lineup
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GK: Aitor Fernández
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Defense: Miguel – Rúben Vezo – Óscar Duarte – Miramón
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Midfield: Nikola Vukčević – Enis Bardhi – Nemanja Radoja
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Attack: José Luis Morales – Dani Gómez – Roger Martí
Levante are expected to play with a compact defensive setup while relying on counterattacks and set pieces to trouble the champions.
 
 Head-to-Head Record
Barcelona historically dominate this fixture, winning more than 20 league matches against Levante. One of the most memorable encounters was in 2017/2018, when Levante stunned Barcelona 5-4, ending their hopes of finishing the season unbeaten.
 
 What’s at Stake?
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Barcelona: A win would solidify their place at the top of the table and boost confidence ahead of future clashes with Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.
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Levante: Playing at home, Levante see this as a chance to earn a morale-boosting result against the defending champions.
 
Conclusion
The Barcelona vs Levante showdown is more than just a routine league fixture—it’s a test of Barça’s consistency early in the season and an opportunity for Levante to prove their resilience at home. With star power on one side and grit on the other, fans can expect a thrilling night of Spanish football.
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