Levante vs FC Barcelona

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, FC Barcelona secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Levante in their second La Liga match of the season.

The match, played at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, saw Levante take a surprising 2-0 lead into halftime. Iván Romero opened the scoring for the home side in the 15th minute, and a penalty converted by José Luis Morales in first-half stoppage time doubled their advantage.

However, Barcelona, under the management of Hans-Dieter Flick, mounted a phenomenal second-half comeback. Pedri began the fightback with a spectacular long-range goal in the 49th minute, and just three minutes later, Ferran Torres leveled the score from a corner kick.

The winning goal came in the 91st minute when Levante's Unai Elgezabal scored an unfortunate own goal, redirecting a cross from Lamine Yamal into his own net. The late goal secured all three points for Barcelona, maintaining their perfect start to the season.

Key Match Details:

• Final Score: Levante 2 - 3 FC Barcelona

• Levante Goalscorers: Iván Romero (15'), José Luis Morales (45+7' pen)

• FC Barcelona Goalscorers: Pedri (49'), Ferran Torres (52'), Unai Elgezabal (90+1' OG)

• Venue: Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain

• Competition: La Liga, Matchday 2

The victory was a testament to Barcelona's resilience and fighting spirit, as they overcame a determined Levante side to secure a crucial win.