Barcelona Set to Unleash Yamal and Raphinha in Relentless Pursuit of Greatness Against Levante

Barcelona head to Levante on Sunday as Hansi Flick's side look to extend a perfect start to the 2026–27 season.

Through five matches across all competitions, Barça have yet to taste defeat—netting five goals in each of their last three outings and, remarkably, five in both of their away games this term.

Levante are the next side to face La Blaugrana's formidable attack. The Granotes thrashed Betis 5–2 in their most recent home fixture, though that result looks like an outlier. Luís Castro's squad have found the going tough this season, managing just one win from their opening four matches.

Barcelona will be expected to maintain their blistering form on the road in Valencia this weekend. Here's how Flick might set up his side for Sunday's La Liga encounter.

Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Levante

GK: Joan García—García, who earned a place on the Yashin Trophy shortlist this week, has recorded two clean sheets away from home so far this campaign.

RB: Jules Koundé—With Eric García still sidelined due to a broken nose, Koundé is expected to continue at right back.

CB: Pau Cubarsí—The 19-year-old received his first booking of the season during Barça's last league match against Valencia.

CB: Gerard Martín—The homegrown defender was given a rest during the midweek victory over Feyenoord and may slot back into the starting eleven here.

LB: Xavi Espart—Another player rotated out for the Champions League fixture, the versatile 19-year-old could be recalled to the side on Sunday.

CM: Rodri—The new arrival issued a public apology to last week's opponents Valencia after footage emerged of him calling them "very weak."

CM: Pedri—His appearance against Feyenoord made Pedri the second-youngest Barcelona player to reach 250 club appearances—surpassed only by Lionel Messi, who was 47 days younger when he hit the same milestone.

RW: Lamine Yamal—The standout winger has contributed five goals and two assists across his last three matches. Levante have been warned.

AM: Fermín López—Dani Olmo's inclusion in Wednesday's lineup hints that Fermín could be handed a start this weekend. The 23-year-old delivered two assists and a goal against Valencia last week.

LW: Anthony Gordon—Sporting director Deco suggested Gordon's "intensity" makes him a stronger fit at Barcelona than his predecessor Marcus Rashford. The ex-Newcastle man has registered four assists in as many appearances.

ST: Raphinha—Joan Laporta's relentless chase for Julián Alvarez now seems rather unnecessary given Raphinha's stunning form to open the season. It's hard to argue there's a better player in world football currently absent from the Ballon d'Or shortlist.