On September 13 at 20:30 CEST, Barcelona will travel to face Levante in the fifth round of La Liga. Ahead of the match, Mundo Deportivo has reported on and predicted Barcelona's starting lineup for the fixture.

It has been reported that after rotating five players in the recent match against Feyenoord, Flick will once again adjust the starting lineup at Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. Several key players who have been rested will return to the starting XI, while others will be rotated out. From the season opener on August 23 through the international break on September 19, Barcelona must play 8 matches in 28 days, averaging a high-intensity fixture every three and a half days. The congested schedule is forcing the team to manage their physical resources carefully.

Mundo Deportivo predicts Barcelona's starting XI against Levante

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia

Defenders: Xavi Espart, Gerard Martín, Cubarsi, Eric

Midfielders: Rodri, Fermín, Pedri

Forwards: Gündogan, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal

Eric García, who suffered a nose injury from an accidental collision with Rodri a week ago against Valencia, is expected to return to the starting lineup as right-back wearing a protective mask. The changes may extend beyond just his return to the defense. Gerard Martín and Xavi Espart, who were rested in the last match, are also predicted to return to the starting XI.

Based on yesterday's training, Rodri and Pedri will continue to form the dual pivot in midfield, with Fermín operating as an attacking midfielder. The young Madrid talent has gradually integrated into the system after being a consecutive starter in the matches against Valencia and Feyenoord. Pedri, who came off the bench against Elche and played the entire second half, has now been a starter in 4 consecutive matches (3 La Liga, 1 Champions League).

In attack, Flick's preferred trident of "Lamine Yamal-Raphinha-Gündogan" is likely to reunite. Gündogan, the English winger who was not a starter in the recent Champions League fixture and was substituted by Adeyemi, has since seen limited opportunities, while Yamal and Raphinha have maintained perfect starting records and remain essential players in Flick's system. After the Levante match, Barcelona will also face Racing Santander and Sevilla before the international break, continuing to face the challenge of playing two matches per week.

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