Barcelona came from two goals behind to record a 3-2 victory over Levante in Saturday night's La Liga clash at Estadi Ciutat de Valencia.
Levante were two goals ahead at the interval, with Ivan Romero and Jose Luis Morales on the scoresheet, but Barcelona scored three times in the second period to secure a vital three points.
Pedri and Ferran Torres struck within the space of three second-half minutes to make it 2-2, before an own goal from Unai Elgezabal in the final exchanges secured all three points for Hansi Flick's side.
Barcelona have made it two wins from two matches at the start of the new campaign, with the Catalan outfit top of the La Liga table on six points, while Levante sit down in 18th spot on zero points.
SPORTS MOLE'S VERDICT
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in action against Levante on August 23, 2025
Lamine Yamal.
Barcelona have a team packed full of talented players, but Yamal is simply sensational, and the attacker came to the forefront once again to inspire the Catalan giants to all three points.
Yamal set up Pedri to make it 2-1 early in the second period, and it was then his stunning cross late on that allowed the reigning champions to claim all three points in dramatic fashion.
Levante gave Barcelona a real scare, and the manner of the Catalan team's defending will be concerning for Flick, but the visitors showed character to come from two goals behind to claim all three points.
Marcus Rashford was given the nod from the first whistle, but the on-loan Manchester United attacker found it difficult to make his mark.
Barcelona's main problems on Saturday night came defensively, but luckily enough for the champions, they have a special, special footballer in the final third of the field.
LEVANTE VS. BARCELONA HIGHLIGHTS
Ivan Romero goal vs. Barcelona (13th min, Levante 1-0 Barcelona)
Levante make the breakthrough in the 13th minute of the contest, as Romero fires the ball into the bottom corner of the goal after showing smart footwork inside the penalty box.
Jose Luis Morales goal vs. Barcelona (45th min, Levante 2-0 Barcelona)
Levante score their second of the match in the latter stages of the first period, with Morales finding the back of the net from the penalty spot; a handball from Balde led to the spot kick being given.
Pedri goal vs. Levante (49th min, Levante 2-1 Barcelona)
Barcelona have a goal back, and it is a cracker from Pedri, who finds the back of the net from distance; can Barcelona turn this around - there is still plenty of time left in Valencia.
Ferran Torres goal vs. Levante (52nd min, Levante 2-2 Barcelona)
Game on! Barcelona level the scores early in the second period, and it is Torres this time, with the Spaniard volleying home a corner from Raphinha; Levante have fallen apart in the early stages of the second period.
Unai Elgezabal own goal vs. Levante (52nd min, Levante 2-3 Barcelona)
Barcelona have won it! Yamal's wonderful cross is headed into the back of his own net by Elgezabal! Levante's hearts are broken in the final stages of this contest.
MAN OF THE MATCH - LAMINE YAMAL
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in action against Levante on August 23, 2025
Yamal inspired Barcelona to all three points on Saturday night.
Once again, the Spain international was the best player on the pitch, providing the assist for Pedri to register Barcelona's first goal before his wonderful cross was headed into the Levante goal by Elguezabal in the final exchanges, while the teenager had eight shots in total and completed eight successful dribbles.
LEVANTE VS. BARCELONA MATCH STATS
Possession: Levante 18%-82% Barcelona
Shots: Levante 8-26 Barcelona
Shots on target: Levante 5-10 Barcelona
Corners: Levante 0-11 Barcelona
Fouls: Levante 10-8 Barcelona
BEST STAT
3 - Barcelona has won each of their last three matches in @LaLigaEN in which they were trailing by two goals, against Atlético Madrid (4-2), Celta Vigo (4-3) and Real Madrid (4-3) last season.
Hope. pic.twitter.com/EuEzMBmC69
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) August 23, 2025
WHAT NEXT?
Barcelona will be aiming to make it three straight wins at the start of the 2025-26 La Liga campaign when they travel to Rayo Vallecano on August 31, and Flick will be hoping that the match is more straightforward.
As for Levante, who can take plenty of positives from their performance on Saturday night, the home side will be bidding to avoid a third straight defeat in Spain's top flight when they head to Elche on August 29.
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