The Matchup:‍ Barcelona at Levante

Defending ⁢La Liga champions Barcelona travel to Valencia to face ⁢Levante on Saturday, August 23rd, in a match that pits a dominant force against ⁢a team eager to establish⁤ itself after returning ⁢to the top flight. Barcelona kicked off thier title defense with an impressive 3-0 victory over Mallorca, fueled‍ by goals from Raphinha, Ferrán Torres, and the promising ⁢young talent, Lamine Yamal. The match also marked the official debut of Marcus Rashford for Los Culés.

Levante, back in ⁣La⁢ Liga after three seasons in the second division, experienced a less auspicious start, falling 2-1 to Alavés in a closely contested match decided by a late goal from Tenaglia. Now playing on their home turf at the Valencia Ciutat Stadium, they’ll be ⁢aiming to secure their first win of ⁣the season against a formidable opponent.

Ancient Advantage: Barcelona’s Dominance

Historically, Barcelona holds a meaningful advantage in this fixture. Across 38 matches, they have secured 28 victories, with five draws and⁤ only five losses. Their most recent encounter, during the 2021-2022 season, saw Barcelona emerge victorious in a thrilling away match, winning ⁢3-2.

How to Watch Levante vs. Barcelona

Fans can catch the action live on Saturday, August 23rd, at the following times:

• Spain: 21:30 (CEST)
• Argentina: 16:30 (ART)
• Eastern USA: 15:30 (ET)
• Mexico City: 13:30 (CDMX)

The match will ⁢be broadcast on ⁤the following channels:

• Spain: M+ at the league
• Mexico & Central America: Sky Sports
• USA: ESPN
• Argentina: ⁢ Dsports

for streaming options:

• Spain: Movistar Plus+
• Mexico & Central America: Izzi Go
• USA: Fubo, ESPN+
• Argentina: ‍Dgo