FC Barcelona defeated Levante 3-0 at home in the 25th round La Liga, which allowed them to regain the lead of the table after Real Madrid's slip-up on Saturday. Goals for the hosts were scored by Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong, and substitute Fermin Lopez. Robert Lewandowski, despite starting the match, ended his appearance without a goal and was substituted in the 65th minute, not hiding his clear dissatisfaction with the coach's decision.

Return to the Top of the Table

The 3-0 victory allowed Barcelona to overtake Real Madrid by one point after 25 match rounds.

Lewandowski's Scoring Drought

The Polish striker failed to score in his third consecutive match and left the pitch visibly irritated by the coach's decision.

Success of Young Talents

Goals from Bernal and Lopez confirm the growing role of academy graduates in Hansi Flick's tactics this season.

FC Barcelona fully capitalized on Real Madrid's slip-up, who lost to Osasuna, and thanks to a 3-0 victory over second-to-last Levante, closed in on the leader, ultimately overtaking them in the standings after the round concluded. The match at Spotify Camp Nou started with a strong statement from the hosts – as early as the 4th minute, the young midfielder Marc Bernal opened the scoring with a precise strike. Before halftime, Frenkie de Jong extended the lead, and the final result was set in the second half by substitute Fermin Lopez. Despite the team's convincing triumph, Robert Lewandowski may have reasons for concern. The captain of the Polish national team played 65 minutes but failed to score for the third consecutive match. Spanish media harshly assessed his performance, noting a lack of effectiveness in favorable situations. The striker's behavior during the substitution stirred emotions; television cameras captured his frustration and gestures suggesting disagreement with the decision made by Hansi Flick. The rivalry between Barcelona and Levante at Camp Nou historically favors the Catalans, who rarely drop points against this opponent at home, although it was Levante in 2018 that ended Barcelona's historic 43-match unbeaten league run. In the background of the sporting battle, a fight for the club's presidency is underway, where current chairman Joan Laporta faces increasingly bold criticism from the opposition. While the team celebrates its return to the top of the table, media speculate about the future of the attack line, citing rumors of alleged interest in Harry Kane, which the Englishman's entourage denies. The squad situation is complemented by the fact that Wojciech Szczęsny spent the entire match on the bench, observing his teammates' victory from a spectator's perspective. „Recuperar el liderato tan rápido es muy importante y muy positivo” (Regaining the top spot so quickly is very important and very positive) — Hansi Flick „Nothing about this, I haven't heard anything” — Harry Kane

Mentioned People

  • Robert Lewandowski — Barcelona striker, substituted in the 65th minute of the match.
  • Hansi Flick — FC Barcelona coach, responsible for lineup selection and substitutions.
  • Marc Bernal — Young midfielder, scorer of Barcelona's first goal.
  • Joan Laporta — FC Barcelona president, seeking re-election.