Overview
- The champions visit newly promoted Levante on Saturday at the Estadio Ciutat de València, with kickoff listed as 9:30 p.m. local time.
- Multiple outlets report Hansi Flick is set to retain Ferran Torres, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in attack, with Robert Lewandowski back from a hamstring issue but likely eased in from the bench.
- Marc-André ter Stegen is out with a back issue, and previews tip Joan García to start again after debuting in the opening win.
- Frenkie de Jong returned to training after becoming a father for the second time, and Flick said the midfielder is ready to play as selection calls are made.
- Levante re-enter LaLiga after winning the Segunda División and opened with a 2-1 loss to Alavés, with injuries including goalkeeper Alfonso Pastor noted in team news.