Barcelona look for three points at home against Levante
Kick-off : 4:15 PM (Local)
Venue : Camp Nou, Barcelona
Barcelona are currently on top of La Liga with 45 points from 17 games. They know they need to keep winning games to remain on top.
Barca comprehensively won in La Liga last time they played in December. They defeated arch rivals Real Madrid 3-0. Although they disappointingly drew 1-1 against Celta Vigo in midweek in Copa del Rey.
On the other hand, Levante are currently on just 18 points from 17 games. They too need to keep winning games so as to avoid relegation.
Levante defeated Espanyol 2-1 on Thursday in the Copa del Rey and should be confident ahead of the trip to Camp Nou. Although they know Barca will be a sterner test for them.
All in all it should be a good game on Sunday as both teams will give their all.
Team news and possible line-ups
Enis Bardhi, Jose Luis Morales and Jose Campana will not be available for Levante for Sunday’s game as due to suspension.
Whereas Chema Rodriguez is doubtful for Levante. Also Ivan Lopez and Alex Alegria remain out injured.
As for Barcelona, Sergio Busquets will not be available as due to suspension. While Paco Alcacer is doubtful.
Although Ousmane Dembele is available and will play. Whereas Samuel Umtiti remains sidelined.
Levante XI : R. Fernandez, T. Garcia, P. Lopez, S. Postigo, Luna, C. Doukoure, Lerma, Jason, Lukic, S. Garcia, Marti.
Barcelona XI : Ter Stegen, Semedo, Pique, Vermaelen, Alba, S. Roberto, Rakitic, Paulinho, Iniesta, Suarez, Messi.
Prediction
While it’s not a given that Barcelona will win on Sunday but they certainly are the favorites. I expect them to get the job done and earn three points. The scoreline could be 3-1.
