Barcelona take advantage of Real Madrid slip, return to top of La Liga | OneFootball

Barcelona thrashed Levante 3-0 in the 24th round of La Liga 2025/2026. Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong, and Fermín López were the scorers of the victory.

The team led by Hansi Flick had no major scares and secured another victory at Camp Nou, allowing them to become the sole leader of the championship once again.

The Culé team deserved a bigger lead on the scoreboard but left a sour taste with the defensive errors they made in the first half.

Meanwhile, Luís Castro's team did not take advantage of the clear opportunities they had and paid dearly for it.

Fast-paced first half and advantage for Barcelona

The match at Camp Nou started with a bang, and there was practically no time for the spectators to settle in.

In just 20 seconds, Levante had a very clear chance to open the scoring against a Culé defense that was not yet settled, but Carlos Álvarez shot straight at Joan García.

This was a warning for the home team, which would have several more defensive lapses during the match, but they quickly gained an advantage.

Bernal reached a scoring position after a great pass from Eric García and made it 1-0 at four minutes.

Despite the result, Barcelona's backline continued to make mistakes and was saved by Levante's poor finishing and the interventions of the Culé goalkeeper.

Relief for the home team came at 32 minutes when Joao Cancelo, having an outstanding match, assisted Frenkie de Jong for the 2-0 lead going into halftime.

The Dutchman hadn't scored in the league since January 26, 2025, against Valencia, breaking a streak of over a year without scoring in the local championship.

Total dominance by Barcelona and a stunning goal by Fermín

The second half was a complete monologue by Barcelona, but they couldn't reflect it in the scoreline.

As the minutes passed, they continued to consolidate their dominance and only at 80 minutes could they break Levante's resistance.

Fermín, positioned on the right, cut inside from outside the area and unleashed an unstoppable left-footed shot to make it a definitive 3-0.

The difference should have been greater, but the constant finishing errors by the Culé forwards meant the score wasn't more lopsided.

In the next round, Barcelona will host the surprising Villarreal, and Levante will be at home against Alavés in a crucial match for relegation.

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