Hansi Flick’s halftime changes spark a furious second-half comeback, capped by a dramatic 91st-minute own goal to defeat Levante.
In a stunning display of resilience, FC Barcelona authored a spectacular second-half comeback on Saturday, overturning a two-goal deficit to snatch a dramatic 3-2 victory over Levante deep into added time at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
The match seemed to be slipping away from the Blaugrana, who headed into the locker room at halftime trailing and frustrated. However, the team emerged after the break with a renewed fury, utterly transforming the game and proving that no lead is safe against a side with their belief and attacking talent.
The comeback was ignited by a moment of individual brilliance just two minutes after the restart. Midfielder Pedri collected the ball outside the box and unleashed an unstunning strike that rocketed into the net, immediately electrifying the crowd and cutting the deficit in half.
The equalizer followed just five minutes later, as Raphinha found Ferran Torres with a precise pass, allowing the forward to calmly slot the ball home and complete a breathtaking seven-minute blitz that erased Levante’s advantage.
With the match seemingly headed for a draw, young superstar Lamine Yamal took charge in the final moments. The winger created magic down the right flank, delivering a devastating, curling cross into the box. The ball connected with the head of Levante defender Unai Elgezabal, who could only watch as it deflected into his own net, sealing a remarkable victory for Barcelona at the death.
The vital three points give Barcelona an early advantage in the young LaLiga season, especially as rivals Atlético Madrid have struggled out of the gate with just one point from their first two matches. The result also builds momentum for new coach Hansi Flick, whose decisive halftime substitutions of Gavi and Dani Olmo were credited with changing the game’s complexion.
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