Barcelona faced a tough test on the road against newly promoted Levante at Ciutat de València stadium. The home side stunned the champions with a strong first half display, but Barca’s response after the break delivered a memorable late win.
First Half: Levante’s Early Bullseye
- 15′ Ivan Romero put Levante ahead after a slick counterattack that ended with a calm finish past Joan García.
- 45’+7′ José Luis Morales extended the lead by converting a penalty awarded via VAR in stoppage time.
Despite Barcelona dominating possession (over 80%), Levante looked dangerous on the break .
Second Half: Barça Fight Back
- 49′ Pedri pulled one back with a brilliant long-range strike, set up by Lamine Yamal.
- 52′ Ferran Torres equalized with a precise volley from a Raphinha corner.
Barcelona’s substitutions at halftime—bringing on Dani Olmo and Gavi—revived their rhythm and urgency.
Dramatic Finish
- 90’+1′ An own goal from Unai Elgezabal, courtesy of a smart cross by Yamal, sealed a dramatic 3–2 comeback for Barca.
Match Stats
| Statistic | Levante | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | ~17 % | ~83 % |
| Shots on Goal | 5 | 10 |
| Total Attempts | 8 | 26 |
| Fouls | 10 | 8 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corner Kicks | 0 | 11 |
| Saves | 9 | 3 |
Key Takeaways
- Resilience under pressure: Barca overturned a two-goal deficit amid possession dominance.
- Yamal’s influence: Provided the assist for Pedri’s goal and delivered the cross leading to the winner.
- Levante’s early fight: Their counterattacking approach almost secured a shock win.
- Strategic changes paid off: Flick’s substitutions injected fresh legs and tactical balance to swing momentum.
Also read: Marcus Rashford makes strong case for Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or
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