FC Barcelona News: 22 February 2026
Published on Sunday, 22 February 2026 at 10:34 pm
Barcelona, 22 February 2026 – Hansi Flick put his squad through their final training session on Saturday morning as FC Barcelona prepare to host struggling Levante UD in LaLiga’s 25th matchday at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday.
The Catalans enter the contest desperate to halt a two-game losing streak that has seen back-to-back away defeats at Atlético Madrid and Girona dent their momentum. With Levante languishing second from bottom after three consecutive league losses, Flick views the fixture as the perfect springboard for a renewed push up the table.
“It’s a good opportunity to turn the situation around,” the German coach told club media. “We need to get the confidence back and show our best version as a group.”
Flick revealed that he held “a very honest and open conversation” with the players in the dressing room to address the recent setbacks, emphasising collective responsibility and immediate reaction.
Adding a timely boost, midfielder Pedri has been declared fit after injury. “He’s back, maybe he can play a few minutes,” Flick confirmed. “He can be one of the leaders we need to face the challenges ahead.”
Visitors Levante, managed by Luis Castro, arrive in Barcelona on the back of three straight defeats and just two points above the relegation zone. Yet Castro warned that Barça’s recent pain could make them more lethal: “They are more dangerous because they lost. We must exploit the spaces they leave when they attack.”
Sunday’s encounter will also mark a welcome return to the Camp Nou for Barça supporters, who have not seen their side in league action at home since early February.
In other club news, FC Barcelona Femení continued their relentless march in Liga F with a 2-0 victory away to Granada. The win, their 20th from 20 fixtures this season, keeps the Blaugranes on a perfect 60 points from 60 and underlines the depth of success across the organisation.
Barça now hope the men’s team can mirror the women’s ruthless form and reignite their domestic campaign against Levante.
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