Levante UD captain and striker Roger Brugue has voiced his confidence in halting FC Barcelona's perfect league start this Sunday. The matchday five fixture will be held at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, where the granota side is on a run of six consecutive home wins. The news was originally reported by ca.sports.yahoo.com.
Levante, currently sitting 11th in the table with 5 points, faces a Barcelona side that has won all four of its opening matches. The Blaugrana arrive as leaders with 12 points, seven more than the Valencian team, boasting a record of 17 goals scored and just two conceded. For Luis Castro's team, this match represents the ultimate test at their home ground.
Why is Levante relying on their home strength?
The foundation of captain Roger Brugue's confidence is built on the team's numbers at their fortress. Levante has not only won their last six league matches at home, but their unbeaten run there stretches back to February 2026. Across their last nine La Liga home fixtures, the team has secured eight victories. Their 2026-27 home opener was a emphatic 5-2 win against Real Betis. Their most recent home match, however, ended in a goalless draw against Malaga.
"Barca is a great rival and they're coming into this game in good form, but we also know we're strong at home," Brugue told the club's official media channels. The striker emphasized the mentality with which they will approach the clash. The team will look to use their positive home momentum to make life difficult for the leaders.
How is Barcelona approaching the match?
The Catalan side is in impeccable form. With four wins from four matchdays, they are the only team with a perfect record in the competition. Their offensive power has been overwhelming at the start of the season. Also, the Blaugrana have their Champions League league-phase opener on the immediate horizon, hosting Feyenoord next Wednesday. This could add a factor of squad rotation to their visit to Valencia.
For Levante, the challenge is twofold: stopping an in-form rival and improving their own position in the standings, where they currently have an even goal difference of five scored and five conceded. The confirmed absence of Etta Eyong, listed on the injuries page, limits options for manager Luis Castro.
What can be expected from the clash at the Ciutat de Valencia?
The stage promises a contrast of styles and confidence. Levante is clinging to their home strength as their main argument to stand up to Barcelona. The visitors, for their part, will try to impose their game and quality to keep their winning streak alive. The key for Castro's men could be defensive solidity, aiming to contain a visiting attack that has shown great efficiency.
All signs point to a high-intensity match, where local confidence will clash with the leader's quality and momentum. Levante needs points to climb the table, while Barcelona wants to keep adding three points at a time. The match is this Sunday, September 13, at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia.
