By Abdulrahman Samer | Pressbee Sports
VALENCIA — Barcelona will travel to the Ciutat de València Stadium on Saturday, August 23, 2025, to face Levante in the second round of the Spanish La Liga. The clash carries weight for both sides: Barcelona aims to extend its strong start to the season, while Levante looks to capitalize on home advantage and bounce back from an opening defeat.
Kickoff Time and TV Broadcast
The match kicks off at 10:30 p.m. (Cairo and Riyadh time). Exclusive coverage will be available on beIN Sports, which holds the broadcasting rights for La Liga this season, complete with live commentary and in-depth analysis.
Barcelona’s Current Form
Barcelona enters the game in high spirits after a commanding 3–0 victory over Real Mallorca in the opening round. The reigning champions sit second in the table with three points and will be looking to maintain their winning momentum.
Levante’s Challenge
Levante suffered a 2–1 defeat to Deportivo Alavés in its opening match and currently sits 14th in the standings without points. The team will rely on home support to secure a morale-boosting result against one of Europe’s toughest sides.
Expected Lineups
Barcelona (probable XI):
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Goalkeeper: 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
Levante (probable XI):
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Goalkeeper: Aitor Fernández
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Defense: Miguel, Rúben Vezo, Óscar Duarte, Toño Miramón
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Midfield: Nikola Vukčević Radoja, Enis Bardhi, Nemanja Rado
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Attack: José Luis Morales, Dani Gómez, Roger Martí
What’s at Stake
For Barcelona, a win would strengthen its title defense early in the campaign. For Levante, avoiding a second straight defeat is vital to restore confidence and keep pace in the league standings.
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