Barcelona defeats Levante 3-0 and overtakes Real Madrid in La Liga

Sunday's match at Spotify Camp Nou was a crucial test of mental resilience for Hansi Flick's squad following painful defeats to Atletico Madrid and Girona. Barcelona dominated their lower-ranked opponent from the first minutes, resulting in a goal as early as the 4th minute of the match. The scorer was 18-year-old Marc Bernal, who capitalized on a precise pass from Eric Garcia. Before halftime, the lead was extended by Frenkie de Jong, calming the hosts' play. The result was sealed in the second half by substitute Fermin Lopez, cementing Barcelona's return to the top of the league table. The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid, known as El Clasico, is one of the oldest and most prestigious football matches in the world, dating back to 1902. Every point in the table is crucial in the fight for the Spanish championship, which these two clubs have dominated in recent decades. Despite the high-scoring victory, the media focused on the behavior of the team's young star, Lamine Yamal. The player left the pitch in the 88th minute with a clear expression of dissatisfaction, which sparked a wave of expert commentary. However, coach Hansi Flick downplayed the issue, emphasizing the importance of the team regaining its confidence. A positive note was the return to play of Pedri, who appeared on the pitch in the 65th minute after a lengthy break due to injury. His presence is expected to be crucial in the upcoming matchdays, as the Spanish midfielder is considered the only player capable of perfectly executing the German coach's tactical plans in the center of the park. „Dimos una buena respuesta y aprovechamos la oportunidad. Recuperar el liderato tan rápido es muy importante y muy positivo.” (We gave a good response and took advantage of the opportunity. Regaining the lead so quickly is very important and very positive.) — Hansi Flick It is also worth noting Flick's tactical innovations, who entrusted Joao Cancelo with the role of left-back with specific attacking duties. The Portuguese, despite some defensive disorganization, posed a significant threat in the final third. Thanks to the victory, Barcelona has accumulated 61 points after 25 matchdays, giving them a minimal lead over the 'Royal' club. In other La Liga matches, Djibril Sow secured Sevilla's victory over Getafe, which also influenced the balance of power in the middle of the table. 18 z 18 — home matches against Levante won by Barcelona