After registering a thumping victory in the season opener, the reigning champions Barcelona will travel to Valencia to face newly promoted Levante for a La Liga clash on Saturday.
The defending champions started their La Liga 2025/26 season with an impressive 3-0 win over Mallorca in their season opener last weekend. The Catalan giants are an unstoppable force under Hansi Flick, currently sitting atop the La Liga leaderboard with three points.
Meanwhile, Levante returned to Spanish top flight after a three-year absence. The reigning Segunda Division champions are determined to do better this season. Julian Calero's side started their fresh season with a disappointing 1-2 loss to Alaves last time out.
These two clubs have faced each other 45 times in their overall history, with Hansi Flick's side having the advantage with 32 wins total and Levante having only six victories.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Levante vs. Barcelona live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in the Canada:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: TSN+, Amazon Prime
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in Canada. Streaming options are available on Amazon Prime and TSN+.
What time does Levante vs. Barcelona kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Ciutat de Valencia in Valencia, Spain and kicks off on Saturday, August 23 at 9:30 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here's how that time translates across the Canada:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Atlantic Time | Sat, Aug. 23 | 4:30 p.m. |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Aug. 23 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Aug. 23 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Aug. 23 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Aug. 23 | 12:30 p.m. |
Levante vs. Barcelona lineups, team news
Levante have enjoyed a low-key summer with the majority of their new players arriving on loan or as free transfers.
Jeremy Toljan marked his debut with a goal at Alaves, but fellow new arrival Jon Olasagasti remains out injured, and the hosts could bring veteran Jose Luis Morales into the starting XI.
Levante starting XI (5-4-1, right to left): Cunat (GK) — Toljan, De la Fuente, Elgezabal, Cabello, Sanchez — Garcia, Morlanes, Rey, Brugue — Romero.
Injured: Pastor (hand), Olasagasti (thigh), Arriaga (thigh).
Suspended: None
Barcelona's major injury news focuses on the liklely return of Robert Lewandowski who missed the trip to Osasuna with a muscle issue.
The Poland international is back in full training, and tipped to return alongside Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, with Torres joining Rashford on the Barca bench.
Barcelona starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): J. Garcia (GK) — E. Garcia, Cubarsi, Araujo, Balde — De Jong, Pedri — Lamine Yamal, Lopez, Raphinha — Lewandowski.
Injured: D. Rodriguez (shoulder), ter Stegen (back), Bernal (knee).
Suspended: None.
La Liga fixtures schedule this week
Saturday, August 23
- Real Mallorca vs. Celta Vigo (11 a.m. ET)
- Atletico Madrid vs. Elche (1:30 p.m. ET)
- Levante vs. Barcelona (3:30 p.m. ET)
Friday, August 22
- Osasuna vs. Valencia (11 a.m. ET)
- Real Sociedad vs. Espanyol (1:30 p.m. ET)
- Villarreal vs. Girona (1:30 p.m. ET)
- Real Oviedo vs. Real Madrid (3:30 p.m. ET)
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