(La Liga result) - Barcelona struggled greatly against the newly promoted Levante, initially trailing 0-2 but later proving their class to overturn the deficit.
Barcelona delivered an impressive comeback against Levante in the 2nd round of the 2025/26 La Liga season, securing a thrilling 3-2 victory away from home.
The match started unfavorably for Hansi Flick’s squad. At the 15th minute, Ivan Romero opened the scoring for Levante with a neat finish inside the box. Near the end of the first half, a turning point came when VAR confirmed Alejandro Balde’s handball in the penalty area, allowing Jose Morales to convert a penalty at 45+7 minutes, extending the lead to 2-0. Trailing by two goals at halftime, Barcelona found themselves in a difficult position and had to push forward aggressively in the second half.
In the second half, coach Flick’s personnel changes quickly paid off. In the 49th minute, Lamine Yamal assisted Pedri who scored a lucky shot that deflected into the top corner, reducing the deficit to 1-2. Minutes later, Raphinha made an impact with a precise corner kick that helped Ferran Torres score, leveling the match at 2-2 in the 52nd minute.
After that, the momentum clearly shifted towards Barcelona. The attack continuously pressured Levante’s defense with shots from Torres, Raphinha, and Yamal, forcing Levante’s defenders to work hard. Goalkeeper Pablo Campos made several outstanding saves but could not withstand the relentless pressure. The climax came in the 89th minute, when coach Flick introduced strategic substitutes and Barca scored the decisive goal: Lucao capitalized on a beautiful team move to strike the ball into the net, sealing a thrilling 3-2 win for the visitors.
This victory not only showcased Barcelona’s resilience and squad depth but also reaffirmed the dynamic attacking style that Hansi Flick is developing. After two rounds, Barca has collected a perfect 6 points, continuing their exciting pursuit of the La Liga title this season.
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