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Barcelona faces Valencia in La Liga, but will play at the smaller Estadi Johan Cruyff due to ongoing stadium renovations. Key players like Frenkie de Jong and Ter Stegen are sidelined with injuries, posing a challenge for coach Hansi Flick. Despite these obstacles, Barcelona aims to continue their unbeaten start and keep pace with the league leaders.

Barcelona aims to continue their winning momentum against newly-promoted Levante after a dominant 3-0 victory over Mallorca. The potential return of Robert Lewandowski, who scored 42 goals last season, would significantly boost their attack. Hansi Flick emphasizes consistency as Barcelona seeks to set the pace in the title race, while Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid also face newly-promoted teams.