FC Barcelona’s lineup for their first La Liga match under coach Tata Martino includes Lionel Messi in the attack. However, Neymar, the club’s high-profile signing in the summer, will start on the bench. Martino has also decided to leave Andres Iniesta and Jordi Alba among the substitutes. The starting eleven for Barcelona against Levante is as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Victor Valdés
- Defenders: Dani Alves, Javier Mascherano, Gerard Piqué, Adriano
- Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Xavi, Cesc Fàbregas
- Forwards: Alexis Sánchez, Pedro, Lionel Messi
