In a standout clash on Matchday 25 of La Liga, FC Barcelona showcased their dominance as they triumphed over Levante with a solid 3-0 victory at the iconic Camp Nou. The match began with an early breakthrough from Marc Bernal, whose shot found the net just 3 minutes into the game. Barcelona maintained their pressure, doubling their lead at the 31-minute mark through Frenkie de Jong, who netted a well-executed goal.
The second half saw Barcelona further asserting their control when Fermín López scored the third goal in the 81st minute, wrapping up a comprehensive victory for the home side.
Frenkie de Jong was undoubtedly the standout player, contributing not only with a goal but also completing an impressive 102 successful passes and recovering 5 balls throughout the match. Defensively, Eric García shone as well, recovering 3 balls and clearing 8 dangerous attempts from Levante.
Barcelona’s head coach, Hans Flick, opted for a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Joan García in goal; Jules Koundé, Eric García, Gerard Martín, and João Cancelo in defense; Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal, and Dani Olmo in midfield; and an attacking trio of Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha.
On the other hand, Levante, managed by Luís Castro, employed a 4-5-1 setup with Mathew Ryan guarding the goal, supported by Jeremy Toljan, Adrián de la Fuente, Alan Matturro, and Manu Sánchez in defense; Oriol Rey, Jon Olasagasti, Víctor García, Carlos Álvarez, and Kareem Tunde in midfield; and Iván Romero leading the attack.
Javier Alberola Rojas officiated the match, ensuring a smooth flow of play.
Looking ahead, Barcelona will face Villarreal at home in their next match, while Levante will host Alavés. This victory places Barcelona at the top of the league standings with 61 points, whereas Levante remains in 19th position with just 18 points.
Substitutions for Barcelona
65’ 2T – Dani Olmo for Fermín López, Robert Lewandowski for Ferran Torres, and Marc Bernal for Pedri.
86’ 2T – Gerard Martín for Ronald Araújo, Lamine Yamal for Roony Bardghji.
Bookings for Barcelona:
47’ 1T – Gerard Martín (Unsporting behavior) and 13’ 2T – Marc Bernal (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Levante
45’ 2T – Víctor García for Paco Cortés.
69’ 2T – Iván Romero for Etta Eyong and Kareem Tunde for Tai Abed.
83’ 2T – Carlos Álvarez for Iker Losada.
Booking for Levante:
20’ 1T – Kareem Tunde (Unsporting behavior).