Barca Eyes Five-Star Start vs. Unbeaten Levante

Barcelona has commenced the LaLiga season with an impeccable record, securing four victories in their initial four matches. They are poised to extend this winning streak against Levante, a team that has remained undefeated in their last three league fixtures.

This season, Barcelona has showcased remarkable attacking prowess, netting 17 goals in LaLiga and 22 across all competitions, averaging 4.25 goals per game. Their defense has been equally impressive, conceding just two goals and maintaining three clean sheets, the highest in the league.

Levante, conversely, experienced a challenging start with two defeats and no goals. However, they have since found form, accumulating five points from their last three games, though consistent goal-scoring remains a challenge. Goalkeeper Mathew Ryan has been a standout performer, leading LaLiga with 4.4 saves per match.

Historically, this fixture has been a goal-fest. The last three encounters at Levante's home ground have seen scorelines of 2-3 twice, and a 3-3 draw, with late goals being a recurring theme.

Barcelona enters the match as clear favorites, with Eric Garcia available after suspension and no new injury concerns. Manager Hansi Flick praised Levante's recent form, particularly their victory over Real Betis, acknowledging their structured play and attacking capabilities.

Flick emphasized the importance of Barcelona's defense, despite the offensive headlines, stating his team is performing at a fantastic level. He reiterated Barcelona's ambition to win the Champions League this year while also valuing a third consecutive LaLiga title.

Levante's coach, Luís Castro, expressed confidence, noting that both teams compete in the same league and that his side must be at their absolute best. He highlighted the crucial role of their home support, anticipating the fans to act as the 'twelfth player' in their bid to secure a positive result against the favorites.

The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 13th, at 15:15 BST.