Levante UD returns empty-handed from their visit to FC Barcelona

Levante UD returned empty-handed from their visit to FC Barcelona in a match where, especially in the first half, they had clear chances to score. Bernal and F. De Jong scored in the first half, and Fermín sealed the victory near the end of the match.

The Levante team took to the field with the intention of pressing and going for the goal. They almost achieved it in the first minute of play after a through pass from Iván Romero to Carlos Álvarez. The shot from the '24' was caught by Joan García in two attempts. The response from the home team was quick, and later, Kounde sent the ball over the crossbar. It was a warning of what was to come because in the 4th minute, FC Barcelona took the lead with a cross from Eric that Bernal headed into the back of the net.

Far from giving up, the Levante players continued to look for the goal and came close to achieving it after a good combination between Carlos Álvarez and Iván Romero that ended with the forward's pass to Olasagasti. The midfielder's shot forced Joan García to intervene. The home team also sought to extend their lead. They tried with a cross from Cancelo that hit the left post of Ryan's goal. Shortly after, the 2-0 came through a cross from the left that F. De Jong finished in front of the goal. After this second blow, Levante UD approached the opposing goal with a powerful shot from Kareem Tunde from outside the box that went just wide.

The game resumed after the break, and although the Levante team came out with intensity, FC Barcelona quickly regained possession and went on the attack. Ryan was forced to intervene to deflect Kounde's shot to a corner. Minutes later, Olmo also tried his luck, but his shot was met by the Levante goalkeeper. Levante UD showed signs of life and, when they had the ball, sought the goal. They tried with a cross from Manu Sánchez that Eric cleared to a corner. Olasagasti took the corner kick, and Dela narrowly missed connecting with the ball.

In the final minutes, the home team sealed the match by scoring the third goal with a powerful left-footed shot from Fermín that ended up in the Levante net. Ryan, in the final moments, took center stage with two consecutive saves. First, after a header from Raphinha, and then with a shot from Fermín.

The match ended without Levante UD managing to capitalize on their opportunities.