Barcelona beats Levante 4-2 with Yamal scoring twice to maintain perfect start

Barcelona defeated Levante UD 4-2 at Ciutat de Valencia Stadium on September 13, 2026, maintaining their perfect start to the La Liga season. Lamine Yamal scored twice - including a 19th-minute goal and a penalty early in the second half - while Xavi Espart opened the scoring and Karim Adeyemi sealed the win with a stoppage-time solo goal. Ivan Romero and Roger Brugue got Levante's goals.

The victory extends Barcelona's lead over Real Madrid to three points at the top of the table after Madrid's Saturday win over Rayo Vallecano. Despite the perfect 5-0 record, coach Hansi Flick acknowledged defensive vulnerabilities exposed when Levante fought back from two goals down, stating "It was not our best game" but expressing satisfaction with the result.

Barcelona's attacking prowess continues to impress with Yamal now boasting seven goals in four games across all competitions. However, their defensive frailties were evident as Levante, unbeaten in eight prior matches, pulled within one goal twice in the final stages before Adeyemi's late winner secured all three points.

Given Barcelona's explosive attack paired with defensive lapses, should opponents target their vulnerable backline or focus on containing Yamal-led front three that's firing on all cylinders early in the season?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/13/yamal-double-gives-barca-edge-over-levante/