Two key Barcelona players set to return to the starting lineup against Levante

Barcelona will lock horns with UD Levante later tonight in La Liga as they look to move back up to the second spot in the table.

The Catalans are on a 14-game unbeaten run in the Spanish top-flight and will be eager to extend it and keep up the pressure on leaders Real Madrid.

With the 2021/22 campaign now in its business end, the fixtures are coming thick and fast, meaning the players are having to turn up on the pitch once almost every three or four days.

Given the importance of the matches, manager Xavi Hernandez might not look to make a lot of rotations, according to SPORT. But, the report claims that the 42-year-old could make some changes to the side that started against Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek in the Europa League.

First off, Frenkie de Jong is in line to return to the starting XI after being benched for the European encounter. The Dutchman has been in good touch and should come into the side at the expense of Gavi, claims the report.

The second change is penned to be taking place in the frontline where Ousmane Dembele is tipped to return to the side. The Frenchman, who has ten assists in La Liga this term, is expected to replace Adama Traore on the right-wing.

As for the rest of the team, Dani Alves is touted to start at right-back after missing the midweek game due to ineligibility. Ronald Araujo would, thus, move into the heart of the Barcelona defence, partnering with Eric Garcia in the absence of the injured Gerard Pique.

Jordi Alba continues at left-back while Sergio Busquets, Pedri, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ferran Torres are all tipped to retain their places as well.