LIVE: Barcelona vs Levante La Liga Matchday 25 — Kickoff Imminent at Spotify Camp Nou

LIVE FROM BARCELONA — FC Barcelona are moments away from kickoff against relegation-threatened Levante UD at Spotify Camp Nou in Sunday's Matchday 25 La Liga clash. Kick off is set for 10:15 a.m. ET on February 22, 2026, with the match live on ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ in the United States. This is a must-win game for Hansi Flick's side after Real Madrid's shock 2-1 defeat at Osasuna on Saturday left the La Liga title door wide open — a Barcelona win returns them to the top of the table.

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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Barcelona (4-3-3): Joan García — Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Eric García, Alejandro Balde — Fermín López, Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo — Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha.

Levante (5-3-2): Mathew Ryan — Adrián De La Fuente, Matías Moreno, Alan Matturro, Jeremy Toljan, Manuel Sánchez — Carlos Álvarez, Ugo Raghouber, Jon Olasagasti — Etta Eyong, Iván Romero.

Key Absences: Barcelona are without Pedri (injury), Andreas Christensen (injury), and Gavi (injury). Levante are missing Kervin Arriaga (suspension), Pablo Martínez (injury), and Roger Brugué (injury).

What's at Stake: La Liga Title Race Moment

Barcelona have been going through a tough time in the last two weeks — their 2-1 loss to Girona last week was the third time they lost three consecutive matches under coach Hansi Flick. But Real Madrid's shock loss at Osasuna on Saturday changes everything. A Barcelona win today equals first place.

La Liga top of table context heading into Matchday 25:

Levante come into this game needing another La Liga win to keep alive their hopes of avoiding relegation to the second division. With 18 points and a seven-point gap behind Elche in 16th place, Levante are on the ropes and in intensive care.

Barcelona's Attack vs. Levante's Leaky Defense

Barcelona are the top scorers in La Liga with 64 goals this season and will host a Levante side that has conceded a league-worst 41 goals. The numbers couldn't be more lopsided.

Ferran Torres leads Barcelona's scoring with 12 goals on 27 shots on goal this season. Robert Lewandowski has added 10 goals, while Lamine Yamal has created 41 chances and scored 10 goals. Etta Eyong leads Levante with five goals in 19 games.

The Bogey Team Warning Barça Cannot Ignore

Despite the talent gulf, history whispers a warning. Levante are Barça's bogey team — their first meeting of the season in August saw Levante take a 2-0 lead before halftime and only lost because of a strange own goal in the 91st minute. There is just something about Levante against Barça where a top team simply struggles against a smaller club despite the huge gap in talent.

Levante are expected to play a back five and will happily give Barça the ball, hoping to win it back in dangerous positions so the talented front two of Iván Romero and Blaugrana transfer target Etta Eyong can cause problems on the counter.

How to Watch Barcelona vs Levante Live

The Barcelona squad arrived at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium surrounded by their fans and is putting the finishing touches on preparations for kickoff. Hansi Flick told his pre-match press conference: "It's a good opportunity to turn the situation around."

🔴 LIVE: Barcelona 0 — 0 Levante | Kickoff at 10:15 a.m. ET | Watch on ESPN+ / ESPN Deportes