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Barcelona Roars Back to Win 3-2 at Levante as Atletico Madrid Drops More Points
Barcelona overturned a 2-0 deficit with goals by Pedri and Ferran Torres, securing victory through an own goal, maintaining their perfect start in La Liga's 2025-26 season.
- On Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, FC Barcelona came from two goals down to beat Levante UD 3-2 at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, preserving their 100% start to the La Liga season.
- Levante struck early, taking a 2-0 lead after an offside goal was overturned; Iván Romero scored in the 15th minute and José Luis Morales converted a penalty following a VAR-reviewed handball on Alejandro Balde.
- Ferran Torres headed into the empty net after Lamine Yamal's cross, completing Barcelona's comeback against Levante.
- The result keeps Barca's momentum but highlights flaws, as the comeback secured three valuable points that could matter in the La Liga title race despite exposed weaknesses Hansi Flick's side must fix.
- Refereeing decisions and tactical transitions were decisive in the match, as match officials ruled out a Levante goal for offside early on; FC Barcelona dominated possession but squandered chances while Levante UD's quick transitions posed a threat as pre-match comments warned.
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Barca complete late comeback win as Atletico drop more points in Liga
Barcelona fought back from two goals down at newly-promoted Levante to win 3-2 on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid dropped more points from a winning position. First-half goals by Ivan Romero and Jose Luis Morales gave Levante a shock lead against the champions in Valencia, before Pedri and Ferran Torres struck twice in quick succession after half-time to level the match. Hansi Flick's side looked destined for a draw on a near-waterlogged pitch u…
It broke the hearts of its fans again, but Barcelona found a way to come back from 2-0 down at Levante's home ground and with - yet another - dramatic turnaround (3-2) made it 2X2 in La Liga.
Barcelona stun Levante with thrilling comeback in LaLiga
(Fixes minor typos)BARCELONA, Spain :Barcelona staged a thrilling second-half comeback to defeat Levante 3-2 away in LaLiga on Saturday, overcoming a two-goal deficit after a poor first-half display. Barcelona fell behind early in the match as Ivan Romero capitalised on space inside the box to slot h
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