Overview

• Barcelona, defending champions after a 3-0 opening win at Mallorca, named Marcus Rashford and Marc Casadó in the XI, with Ferran Torres leading the line and Robert Lewandowski among the substitutes.
• Levante set up in a 5-4-1 with Pablo Cuñat in goal and Brugué and Iván Romero in attack, as Julián Calero managed absences including Koyalipou, Arriaga, Alfonso and Matturro, and opted not to risk Carlos Álvarez.
• The club confirmed a sellout at the Ciutat de València, and newly registered Iker Losada was not included in the matchday squad despite being eligible.
• Calero vowed his side would not ‘roll out the red carpet’ for Barcelona, highlighting a plan to compete through defensive organization and transitions.
• Elsewhere on Matchday 2, Atlético de Madrid drew 1-1 with Elche (Sørloth 8', Rafa Mir 15'), and Real Oviedo prepare to host Real Madrid in their first Primera match at the Carlos Tartiere in 24 years.