The last time Barcelona hosted Levante in La Liga earlier this season, they recorded a 3-2 victory. This time, a wounded Blaugrana side returns to the Olympic Stadium to face a Levante team battling relegation and armed with the division's leakiest defence.
It's La Liga action on Sunday, February 22, as Barcelona host a Levante side with the league's worst defensive record. Blaugrana boss Hansi Flick will be demanding an immediate response from his team after successive losses to Atletico Madrid, and Girona knocked them off the top of the table.
📈Team Form📈
🔹 Barcelona: Second in the La Liga table with 24 points from 14 matches.
🔸 Levante: 19th in the La Liga table with 18 points from 24 matches.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Barcelona are on a two-match losing streak in all competitions.
🔥 Levante have lost their last three La Liga matches.
🔥 Levante have the worst defensive record in the division, conceding 41 goals.
🔥 Earlier this season, Barcelona recorded a 3-2 victory over Levante, and there have been 19 goals registered in the last four games between the two sides.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔵Barcelona | Form: W🟢L🔴W🟢W🟢W🟢L🔴
Hansi Flick's side were knocked off the top of the table by Real Madrid after a shock 2-1 loss to Girona, following a 4-0 drubbing by Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey. A third straight defeat seems unthinkable for the Catalan giants.
They will be desperate to return to winning ways and will take confidence from playing at home against a struggling side. With goals flowing freely in recent meetings between these sides, another high-scoring affair could be on the cards.
🟢Levante | Form: L🔴W🟢D🟡L🔴L🔴L🔴
Luis Castro's side comes into this match on the back of three straight defeats, including a 1-0 loss to Villarreal on Wednesday night. They find themselves 19th in the table, seven points from safety, and with their leaky defence looking like a major concern.
The Frogs have some winnable fixtures on the horizon, but facing a wounded Barcelona animal presents a daunting task. They will need to find a way to contain a star-studded attack to have any hope of a positive result.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔵Barcelona (possible)
J Garcia, Kounde, Cubarsi, E Garcia, Balde, Fermin, De Jong, Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha, Lewandowski.
🟢Levante (possible)
Ryan, Toljan, De la Fuente, Moreno, Sanchez, Olasagasti, Raghouber, Tunde, Alvarez, Romero, Eyong.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Robert Lewandowski — The Polish striker will be looking to add to his tally and lead his team out of their mini-slump.
✨ Lamine Yamal — The young winger is always a threat and will be key to breaking down the Levante defence.
✨ Etta Eyong — The Cameroon international is likely to be introduced back into the starting XI and will aim to impact the game.
✨ Ander Romero — A potential attacking outlet for the visitors as they look to pull off a major upset.
💵 Odds Market [Placeholder] 💵
💵 Barcelona/Home to win = 1.12
💵 Levante/Away to win = 20.23
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.89
💵 Over 3.5 total goals = 1.59
This clash presents a fascinating dynamic: a Barcelona team wounded and desperate to keep pace with Real Madrid faces a Levante side fighting for their top-flight survival.
With the hosts desperate to avoid a third straight defeat, the Olympic Stadium is set for a compelling La Liga night.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Barcelona vs Levante game here on MSport.
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