Levante - Barcelona

Barcelona arrive at Estadio Ciudad de Valencia on 13 September 2026 for this matchday 5 LaLiga contest riding a wave of clinical attacking form. The visitors have been ruthless in recent weeks, putting five goals past both Valencia and Feyenoord in their last two outings alone. With Raphinha and Lamine Yamal expected to lead the line, the Catalan side will look to exploit a Levante defense that has shown inconsistency, despite a dominant 5-2 victory over Real Betis earlier this season.

Levante host this matchday 5 clash aiming to bounce back from a goalless draw against Malaga. The home side, expected to start Mathew Ryan in goal, faces a significant challenge against a Barcelona team that has historically dominated this fixture, including a 3-2 win here in August 2025. While Barcelona must manage without the injured Eric Garcia, their recent momentum makes them a formidable opponent for the hosts.