Overview
- Kickoff is Saturday, August 23 at the Estadi Ciutat de València, with coverage on Movistar in Spain, ESPN+/ESPN Deportes in the U.S., and Prime Video in the U.K.
- Barcelona arrive top after a 3-0 opening win, with Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres expected to start again in attack.
- Robert Lewandowski has returned to full training and is expected to be used off the bench as he is eased back.
- Frenkie de Jong missed sessions for the birth of his child, returned on the eve of the match, and Hansi Flick says he is ready to play though his starting status is uncertain.
- Levante return to LaLiga as last season’s Segunda champions after a 2-1 opening defeat to Alavés, and recent meetings in Valencia have often been challenging for Barcelona.