Barcelona returns home after a spell of two straight away defeats, both ending in losses for the Catalans.

Their last home game was against Mallorca, which they won 3-0, but then they lost 4-0 in Riyadh and 2-1 away at Girona.

The Blaugrana are eager to turn things around and get back to winning ways against Levante tomorrow evening, especially playing in front of their home crowd under more favorable conditions.

March will be a demanding month for Barcelona, starting with hopes for a Copa del Rey comeback and the beginning of UEFA Champions League knockout stages.

Getting rest is much needed due to the hectic schedule and the negative domino effect losses can cause.

This week has brought much-needed recovery time — over five days between matches, with two days off and three more days without a game, which can greatly benefit the team.

Hansi Flick’s system is physically demanding, so complete physical and mental rest may help the players regain their form.

After two La Liga losses in the past month, Barcelona dropped six points and ceded the league lead to their arch-rivals Real Madrid, trailing by two points now.

Though the title is still in their hands if they win all remaining games, Barcelona must now chase Real Madrid and play cautiously with no room for error.

With the season nearing its climax, it is critical to stay close to Real Madrid and capitalize on any mistakes made by their rivals.

The big news before the match is Pedri’s return to the squad after recovering from a muscle injury.

He will not start against Levante and likely won’t play the full match, but his presence in the team is a major relief for the coach.

Pedri’s control, composure under pressure, and game management are irreplaceable qualities the team lacked in his absence.

Barcelona’s defensive struggles in recent games stemmed from losing midfield control, causing vulnerable defensive transitions.

As coach Flick pointed out, they lost too many balls in their defensive third and were susceptible to opposition pressing, leading to dangerous counterattacks.

With Pedri back, there’s hope to regain midfield control and better ball possession, potentially solving Barcelona’s current vulnerabilities.

Pedri will start on the bench tomorrow but is expected to come on during the match. His return will surely be one of the highlights of the game.