Levante host Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Here is the kickoff information and where to watch the match in the United States.
WHO: Levante vs Barcelona
COMPETITION: La Liga
KICKOFF: 10:15 AM ET / 7:15 AM PT • Sunday, September 13, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH: Fubo
Match Overview
Reigning La Liga champions Barcelona travel to the Estadi Ciutat de València to face a Levante side that has established an impressive home record. Levante have won seven of their last eight league matches at home, including a six-game winning streak. Sitting mid-table, they are unbeaten in their past three outings and will seek a major statement result against the league leaders.
Barcelona have made an unbeaten start to the 2026/27 campaign. Managed by Hansi Flick, they have won all four league matches and their opening Champions League fixture, scoring 22 goals across five games. Their average of more than four goals per La Liga match makes them clear favorites, but maintaining their perfect record will require another disciplined performance away from home.
Tactical Analysis & Match Context
The clubs have followed sharply different paths this season. Barcelona have built on their title-winning campaign with aggressive, high-scoring football, netting five goals in four of their five matches. Levante, by contrast, have failed to score in three of their first four league games. After narrowly avoiding relegation on goal difference last season, they are working to establish stability, although the departure of leading scorer Carlos Espí has weakened their attacking options.
Barcelona are expected to control possession and use a high defensive line to limit Levante’s time and space. The visitors average nine shots on target per match, the best figure in the league, and will continue to test their opponents for openings. Luís Castro’s side will likely adopt a disciplined mid-block and look to defend compactly before launching quick counterattacks into the space left by Barcelona’s advancing defenders.
Barcelona’s motivation is straightforward: extend their winning run and reinforce their position at the top of La Liga. For Levante, a result against the champions would provide a major confidence boost and help create separation from the lower table. Success at home could also validate the form that has driven their recent improvement.
Head-to-Head Record & Historic Trends
Barcelona have historically dominated this matchup. Across 47 official meetings, they have won 34 times, while Levante have claimed six victories and seven matches have ended level. The Catalan side are currently unbeaten in seven consecutive meetings, winning six and drawing one.
Barcelona have won the last four meetings. During the 2025/26 season, they secured a 3-2 victory at the Estadi Ciutat de València and a 3-0 win at home. Levante’s most recent victory in the fixture came in 2019, and Barcelona have scored at least three goals in each of the last five head-to-head matches.
Despite Barcelona’s superiority, encounters at Levante’s home ground have often been high-scoring. The last five meetings averaged 4.4 goals per match. Both teams have scored in 13 of the last 17 meetings at the Estadi Ciutat de València, including the latest five, while the last three Barcelona visits produced 2-3, 2-3 and 3-3 scorelines.
Squad News & Projected Lineups
Both managers are expected to name near full-strength sides, with only a limited number of long-term absences affecting selection.
Levante will be without Karl Etta and Alejandro Primo. Neither has been a regular starter this season, so Luís Castro should retain the core of the team responsible for their strong home form.
Barcelona have reported no new injuries after their midweek Champions League win over Feyenoord. Gavi has returned to the squad and adds depth from the bench, while Roony Bardghji and Frenkie de Jong remain unavailable through injury. The attacking unit, however, is fully fit and in excellent form.
Levante Projected XI (4-5-1):
Ryan; Pérez, de la Fuente, Mandi, Sánchez; Brugui, Bardeli, Rey, Olasagasti, Fernández; Romero.
Levante’s 4-5-1 shape is designed to protect the defense. The midfield will be compact, with wide players expected to track back and support the full-backs. Dani Romero will lead the line, hold up possession and provide an outlet during counterattacks.
Barcelona Projected XI (4-2-3-1):
J. García; E. García, Martín, Cubarsí, Espart; Pedri, Bernal; Yamal, Fermín, Gordon; Raphinha.
Hansi Flick is expected to retain his effective 4-2-3-1 formation. Raphinha, who has scored eight goals in five appearances this season, will spearhead the attack. Lamine Yamal, Fermín López and Gordon form the attacking midfield line, with Pedri providing creativity from a deeper position.
How to Watch in the United States
The Levante vs Barcelona live stream is available exclusively on Fubo in the United States. The service supports Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, gaming consoles and smart TVs, along with web browsers on computers, phones and tablets.
International Viewing
Viewers outside the United States should use an authorized streaming service or broadcaster holding La Liga rights in their region. Availability varies by country and may differ from the US schedule.
