Levante x Barcelona - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

Barcelona made the perfect start at Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, taking the lead after five minutes through Xavi Espart, who finished from the centre of the box after an assist from Raphinha. The visitors doubled their advantage on 19 minutes when Lamine Yamal struck with a left-footed effort, again set up by Raphinha, to leave Levante with a mountain to climb.

With Barcelona dominating possession at 75% and edging the shot count, the match followed their early pattern of control. Lamine Yamal added a third in the 48th minute from the penalty spot, giving the visitors a commanding cushion in LaLiga EA Sports 26/27 matchday five.

Levante refused to give in and reduced the deficit in the 79th minute through Iván Romero, who scored from very close range. Their pressure paid off again late on when Roger Brugué found the net in the 88th minute, turning the closing stages into a tense finish.

In the end, Barcelona managed to see out a 4-2 win in a match that mixed attacking efficiency with late drama. The statistics reflected a closely fought game despite the scoreline, with Levante registering 13 shots and 7 on target, while Barcelona finished with 12 shots and a higher expected goals figure of 2.07.

Incidents: The story of the match

Levante Official Line-ups:

Mathew Ryan, Víctor García, Jeremy Toljan, Adrián Dela, Aïssa Mandi, Manu Sánchez, Jon Olasagasti, Hugo Sotelo, Dani Requena, Petar Ratkov, Roger Brugué

Barcelona Official Line-ups:

Joan Garcia, Xavi Espart, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Eric García, Rodri , Fermín López, Pedri González, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Anthony Gordon

1':

The match begins

Barcelona leads 1-0 against Levante. Xavi Espart scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Raphinha.

5':

GOAL Barcelona: Xavi Espart (Barcelona) scores!

Xavi Espart scores goal number 1 in the competition (5 matches) Xavi Espart scores goal number 1 for his team (11 matches)

Barcelona leads 2-0 against Levante. Lamine Yamal scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the high center of the goal, assisted by Raphinha.

19':

GOAL Barcelona: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) scores!

Lamine Yamal scores goal number 5 in the competition (5 matches) Lamine Yamal scores goal number 55 for his team (157 matches)

48':

GOALBarcelona: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) scores penalty-kick!

Lamine Yamal scores goal number 6 in the competition (5 matches) Lamine Yamal scores goal number 55 for his team (157 matches)

79':

GOAL Levante: Iván Romero (Levante) scores!

Iván Romero scores goal number 1 in the competition (5 matches)

Levante 1, Barcelona 3. Iván Romero scores for Levante with a right-footed shot from very close range to the center of the goal.Levante 2, Barcelona 3. Roger Brugué scores for Levante with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner after a fast break.Barcelona leads 4-2 after Karim Adeyemi scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Marc Bernal.