“I am expecting a Levante with the same attitude that I have seen them with in the first few games of the season”.
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Barcelona have kept two clean sheets in their three matches so far, letting in just one goal.
It matters little, however, when he scores as many goals as he does, from open play or set-pieces…
Barcelona have a packed schedule before next month’s worldwide break.
Les Granotes lost in their first match against Celta Vigo (2-1); had a scoreless draw facing Las Palmas; and saw another draw in their previous La Liga outing versus Sevilla FC (1-1).
Barcelona have scored at least 4 goals in their last 4 matches against Levante in all competitions.
In all they have shipped 15 in their last three games against Barcelona and 27 in their last 6.
Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona maintained their 100% start to the season in La Liga with a strong second half performance.
This will be the 19th meeting between the two sides.
La Liga continues later this evening as Barcelona take on Levante with live streaming to watch every kick from Spain.
Befitting a rather odd game, the opening goal came through an unusual route as central defender Marc Bartra strode forward to spark an attack, continued his run into the area and received a lofted pass from Messi to slot home a low shot.
Welcome back to the Camp Nou! “We did everything we could to win the game, but Roma were efficient”.
Next up for Barca is Wednesday’s trip to unbeaten Celta Vigo, who have 10 points from their first four games after winning 2-1 at Sevilla on Sunday, and Luis Enrique said he expected an entertaining game back at his former club. “But not Ter Stegen, confidence flows through his body”.
Barcelona will be without Thomas Vermaelen as well as Rafinha who have joined the long unavailable player list at the Camp Nou that includes Gerard Pique (suspended), Claudio Bravo, Douglas (both injured), Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal (both not registered).
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Atletico Madrid is third in the standings with nine points from four matches.
