Barcelona
are all geared up and ready to start another exciting season, having gone
through a management change. All eyes
are on newly appointed manager Gerardo Martino, will he step up to the challenge
and deliver? Or will Barcelona be looking for a new manger before Christmas? And not to forget Barcelona newly acquired super
star Neymar, who will be looking to dazzle Europe, it will not be easy as the multi-talented
Brazilian will be playing alongside, the world’s best. The new boss could hand a competitive debut to Brazil international,
who signed from Santos in May in a move worth €57 million. Barcelona looked promising during the person tour
winning 4 games out of 6 played, with the one and only Lionel Messi as top scorer.
The two teams kick off Sunday 18th of August 17:00 GMT time at the famous
Camp Nou stadium.
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| Barcelona faced off against some of Europeans best in their pre season tour. |
Injury News
The Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will be
rested, as the team faces a hectic schedule in the coming week. Former arsenal Captain
Francis Fabregas will also miss the game due a sprained ankle. Levante manager may not be
able to call on the services of Ruben Garcia and Papakouli Diop, with both
struggling for fitness. Levante finishes 11 last
seasons, and have never won a game in Camp Nou.
Line Ups
Barca are likely to line up with the usual 4-3-3
formation with a Victor Valdes in goals
, Daniele Alves, Pique,Puyol ,and Jordi Alba in defence , Sergio Basques,
Andres Inesta and Xavi in midfield , and Neymar playing up front along Side Sanchez
and Pedro . Barcelona typically will look to hold possession of the ball,
feeding the ball to the sides and back in just behind levantes 18 yard box, look
out for Neymars trickery as he will be looking to open his scoring account early.
Predicted Final Score
Barcelona : 3 Levante : 1
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