Levante 2-3 Barcelona: Goals and Highlights
Barcelona performed a very powerful 3-2 comeback win over Levante at the Estadi Ciutat de València. The match saw Barcelona overcome a two-goal deficit to stay perfect.
Levante 2-3 Barcelona: Goals
- Levante (Iván Romero, 15th minute): Toljan’s cut back found Romero, who beat Pau Cubarsí and slotted low past Joan Garcia 1-0.
- Levante (José Luis Morales, 45+7th minute): Morales converted the penalty after VAR spotted handball by Alejandro Balde 2-0.
- Barcelona (Pedri, 49th minute): Pedri hit a 25-yard rocket into the top corner, assisted by Lamine Yamal, 2-1.
- Barcelona (Ferran Torres, 52nd minute): Torres volleyed in Raphinha’s cross 2-2.
- Barcelona (Unai Elgezabal’s own goal, 90+1st minute): Yamal’s cross headed into his own net by Elgezabal 3-2.
Levante 2-3 Barcelona: Key Moments
- Levante’s Early Chance (9th minute): Morales’ goal was disallowed for offside, and Barcelona escaped an early deficit.
- Rashford’s Struggle (45th minute): Marcus Rashford, on his debut, was subbed at halftime after a poor performance.
- Lewandowski’s Penalty Appeal (70th minute): Robert Lewandowski’s penalty claim was waved off after a challenge by Adrian de la Fuente.
- Balde’s Handball (45+6th minute): VAR led to Levante’s penalty and switched the momentum before halftime.
Man of the Match
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona): Assisted, 8 dribbles, and the cross for the winning own goal.
- Pedri (Barcelona): Scored the long-range goal to start the comeback.* Ferran Torres (Barcelona): Equalized with a calm volley.
- Iván Romero & José Luis Morales (Levante): Scored but couldn’t stop the late collapse.
Levante 2-3 Barcelona: Notes
Barcelona’s comeback from 2-0 down is their third in a row in LaLiga. Levante’s performance wasn’t enough; defensive mistakes cost them. Barcelona had 82% possession and 10 shots on target, but still has defensive issues.
Next Up
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano, looking for their third win in a row. Levante vs Elche, seeking their first points of the season.
Levante 2-3 Barcelona: Goals and Highlights
