FC Barcelona fully capitalized on Real Madrid's stumble, defeating Levante 3-0 at home. Goals from Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong, and Fermin Lopez secured Hansi Flick's team a return to the top of the table. Despite the sporting success, media widely commented on the behavior of Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal, who did not hide their irritation when leaving the pitch before the final whistle.

Return to the Top of the Table

A 3-0 victory over Levante allowed Barcelona to overtake Real Madrid by one point after their loss to Osasuna.

Frustration of Lewandowski and Yamal

Both stars clearly manifested dissatisfaction with the coach's decision to substitute them off the pitch early.

End of the Losing Streak

Hansi Flick's team broke a terrible streak after defeats to Atletico Madrid in the cup and Girona in the league.

Sunday's match of the 25th round of the Spanish top flight at Spotify Camp Nou ended a streak of two consecutive defeats for Hansi Flick's team. Blaugrana quickly took the lead in the 4th minute thanks to Marc Bernal. Just before halftime, Frenkie de Jong increased the lead, scoring his first goal in the current competition. The match result was sealed in the second half by substitute Fermin Lopez, cementing Barcelona's return to the top spot with a one-point lead over Real Madrid. The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid, known as El Clasico, is historically one of the most prestigious duels in the world of sports, determining the fate of the championship title in Spain since the early 20th century.61 — points Barcelona has after 25 league roundsHowever, the victory over second-to-last Levante was overshadowed by the behavior of key forwards. Robert Lewandowski, who failed to score in his third consecutive appearance, left the pitch in the 65th minute with clear dissatisfaction. Television cameras captured the Pole's frustration, and Spanish media rated his performance as insufficient, criticizing his lack of involvement in the game. Similar irritation was shown towards the end of the match by 18-year-old Lamine Yamal. Coach Flick downplayed these incidents, explaining that they stem from the players' ambition and desire to continue playing. „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 Wojciech Szczęsny spent the entire match on the substitutes' bench, watching his team's trouble-free victory. Barcelona proved it can respond to crises, although Lewandowski's ineffectiveness (only two goals in his last seven matches) is becoming an increasing challenge for the coaching staff. The situation in La Liga remains tense, and the title race between the two giants is heating up. La Liga Top After 25 Rounds: FC Barcelona: 61, Real Madrid: 60, Atletico Madrid: 52, Girona FC: 50

Mentioned People

  • Robert Lewandowski — Polish striker for Barcelona, substituted in the 65th minute of the match against Levante.
  • Hansi Flick — FC Barcelona coach, deflecting accusations of conflictual relations with the stars.
  • Lamine Yamal — Young Barcelona winger, frustrated by his substitution in the 87th minute.