Lamine Yamal delivered a decisive double strike as Barcelona secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Levante in their latest La Liga encounter on Sunday. This triumph extended the Catalan giants’ flawless start to the season, maintaining their perfect record after five matches.
Under the guidance of manager Hansi Flick, Barcelona reinforced their position at the summit of the table, stretching their lead to three points ahead of Real Madrid, who had earlier beaten Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
Barcelona wasted little time establishing dominance at the Ciutat de València stadium. The breakthrough came in the 5th minute when defender Xavi Espart opened the scoring for the visitors. Demonstrating clinical precision, Espart, a young midfielder turned left-back promoted this season by Flick, capitalized on a slight deflection to finish from the edge of the box, marking his first goal for the club.
Yamal’s Impact and Levante’s Late Fightback
Following Espart’s opener, Yamal quickly doubled Barcelona’s advantage before halftime. Early in the second half, the 19-year-old extended his contribution by converting a penalty, putting Barca firmly in control. Despite this commanding position, Barcelona’s defensive vulnerabilities surfaced late in the game as Ivan Romero and Roger Brugue each found the net for Levante, pulling the hosts back into contention during the closing stages.
However, substitute Karim Adeyemi sealed the win in stoppage time with a breathtaking solo effort. Racing past defenders at pace, Adeyemi skillfully outmaneuvered goalkeeper Mathew Ryan to add a fourth goal, ensuring the visitors left Valencia with all three points.
Flick had cautioned his squad to maintain focus amid their impressive run, warning that their sparkling form could falter without sustained concentration. Barcelona responded emphatically, dominating possession and breaking through Levante’s lines with ease throughout the match.