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Barcelona defeats Levante 4-2 to remain perfect in LaLiga

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Barcelona defeats Levante 4-2 to remain perfect in LaLiga
Summary

Barcelona extended its perfect start to the LaLiga season with a 4-2 victory against Levante at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium on Sunday. Lamine Yamal recorded two goals for the visitors, including a successful penalty kick early in the second half. Xavi Espart opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Karim Adeyemi added a final goal during stoppage time. Levante narrowed the gap late in the match with goals from Iván Romero and Roger Brugué but could not complete a comeback. With this result, Barcelona moves three points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the league standings. Barcelona prepares to host Racing Santander on Wednesday, while Levante returns to action against Athletic Bilbao.

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By the Numbers
  • •Barcelona won 4-2 against Levante to secure its fifth consecutive league victory.
  • •Lamine Yamal scored twice to lead the Barcelona attack.
  • •Xavi Espart and Karim Adeyemi provided the remaining goals for the visitors.
  • •Iván Romero and Roger Brugué scored for Levante in the closing stages.
  • •Barcelona sits three points ahead of Real Madrid in the current LaLiga standings.
Latest Updates
  • 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Yamal double helps Barca beat Levante, Atletico triumph
  • 5:38 PMESPN Soccer — Yamal brace helps free-scoring Barça beat Levante
  • 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Yamal brace sees Barcelona win again at Levante
  • 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Yamal double helps Barca edge Levante thriller
What they're saying
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Lamine Yamal fired a double as Barcelona won 4-2 at Levante to extend their 100% start in La Liga this season to five matches and move three points clear at the top. Xavi Espart gave Barça an early lead via a deflection and Yamal struck either side of the interval, his second from the penalty spot, to put the visitors firmly in control.

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Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La Liga, extending the Catalans' perfect start to the season.- Paying the penalty - Yamal claimed his second goal soon after the restart, winning and then converting a penalty.

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Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La Liga, extending the Catalans' perfect start to the season.- Paying the penalty - Yamal claimed his second goal soon after the restart, winning and then converting a penalty.

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