Barcelona delivered a heart-stopping performance to clinch a 3-2 victory over Levante, overcoming a 2-0 deficit at halftime in what has been dubbed a historic comeback.(BILD, Reuters)
Match Highlights & Turning Points
- First-Half Lows
Levante shocked the defending champions with two goals before the break—first through Iván Romero and then via a José Luis Morales penalty. Barcelona found themselves trailing and struggling to impose any rhythm on the game.(BILD, Barça Blaugranes) - Rapid Second-Half Revival
The Blaugrana responded immediately after the restart. Pedri opened the scoring with a stunning long-range strike just four minutes into the second half (49′). Moments later, Ferran Torres volleyed home the equalizer, leveling the match in just three minutes of play.(BILD, Barça Blaugranes, Reuters) - Late Drama and Winning Moment
Despite Levante’s resistance, Barcelona secured all three points deep into stoppage time when defender Unai Elgezabal inadvertently turned a Lamine Yamal cross into his own net (90+1′).(BILD, Barça Blaugranes, Reuters)
Reactions & Context
- Historic Significance
According to Mundo Deportivo, this marked Barcelona’s first instance of overcoming a two-goal halftime deficit away from home since 1962—a true rarity in their history.(BILD) - Managerial Praise
Hansi Flick lauded his team’s fighting spirit, highlighting their belief and never-say-die attitude. Ferran Torres echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the character that allowed Barça to turn the game around.(BILD) - Squad Notes
Marcus Rashford made his full debut but was substituted at halftime after a lackluster performance. Flick later clarified it was a tactical decision to alter the team’s approach.(Reuters, The Sun)
Summary
After a sluggish first half, Hansi Flick’s adjustments sparked a sensational turnaround. Pedri’s brilliance and Torres’s impact rebalanced the match, while Yamal’s influence in the final moments sealed the win. It’s a statement result that shows this Barcelona side possess resilience and belief—qualities befitting a title contender
