Barcelona could get a boost with Pedri nearing a 15-minute return and Eric Garcia cleared of serious injury. For bettors: Barcelona are likely favorites against Levante, but Pedri’s limited cameo makes anytime-scorer bets risky — consider match odds or a -1 handicap for Barca while factoring in cautious reintegration and possible rotation.
Barcelona seek optimism after back-to-back defeats
Barcelona are searching for positive signs after consecutive losses to Atletico Madrid and Girona. The club could approach March with a near-full squad, easing selection headaches for the manager and lifting hopes of a turnaround in results.
Eric Garcia injury update
Eric Garcia, Barcelona’s most-used player this season, was withdrawn with around 15 minutes remaining at Montilivi as a precaution. Medical checks indicate fatigue rather than structural damage, and an injury has been ruled out, meaning Garcia should be available for selection going forward.
Pedri poised for limited comeback vs Levante
Midfielder Pedri has missed seven games with a hamstring tear but looks set to return to action off the bench against Levante. The plan is for a controlled 15-minute cameo to test his fitness, with a view to restoring him to the starting XI for the following fixture against Villarreal. He will have been sidelined for roughly a month by that match, inside the initial four- to six-week recovery window.
Gavi and Marcus Rashford: fitness timelines
Gavi continues his gradual rehabilitation, now training with the ball after an extended layoff and is being eased back into full involvement; a March return remains possible. The England international has missed recent matches with knee pain following an impact incident but is expected to be available for the Levante game.
Betting angle and squad implications
The likely return of Pedri and the clearance on Garcia strengthen Barcelona’s matchday profile, making them favorites for domestic fixtures like Levante.
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Punters should be cautious on player-specific markets for Pedri due to his limited minutes; match odds or modest handicap bets on Barcelona may offer better value while monitoring final team news.
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