PREVIEW | FC Barcelona v Levante
It's time to turn the page for FC Barcelona and get the positive feeling back in front of the fans after two consecutive defeats against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey and against Girona in LaLiga. The best way to do that is to be back out on the pitch and competing.
The blaugranes are set to welcome Levante to the Spotify Camp Nou for the La Liga gameweek 25 fixture (kick-off 4.15pm CET), with the clear aim of earning the three points and getting the confidence back as they continue to strive to achieve their targets this season.
Past points to positive outcome
The stats point very much towards the blaugranes. Barça have won all their 16 home games in LaLiga against Levante, an outright record, as no other team has won every home match against a single opponent in the history of the competition ever.
In total, the blaugranes have played 33 LaLiga matches against the side from the Valencian Community, racking up 25 victories, plus five draws and just three defeats.
What's more, there is another outstanding stat – Barça have scored in every one of their 33 games against Levante in LaLiga (98 goals in total), another all-time record for goalscoring regularity by one team against another. As such, there is reason to believe based on what came before.
A tricky opponent in need of points
Levante come into the clash in a somewhat perilous situation, having amassed 18 points from their first 24 LaLiga games (four wins, six draws and 14 defeats).
They are currently in the relegation zone and have lost their last three games in LaLiga. All the same, their need for points makes them a tricky opponent. The Valencian Community side have a clear objective – earn points to continue striving to stay in the division.
Their leading scorer in attack is Etta Eyong with five goals, followed by Iván Romero with four and Carlos Álvarez with three.
Back on the pitch to win
After two consecutive losses, Barça need to react. Competing, regaining their solidity, and finding the net again will be key to getting back on the winning trail.
They have another chance to do just that in front of their fans this weekend. All being well, two significant players will also be back to help the cause – Marcus Rashford, who had a knock to his left knee, and Pedri, who has been missing due to a right hamstring injury since the end of January.