Barcelona vs Levante LIVE: goals and score updates from LaLiga
FC Barcelona host Levante UD in Matchday 25 of LaLiga, in a crucial match in the race for the top spot.
The match at Camp Nou has ended
Barcelona are the new leaders of LaLiga after beating Levante 3-0.
Goal for Barcelona
80'. Fermín López shoots from distance and puts it right next to the post.
Pedri is back
After overcoming injury problems, the attacking talent will get playing time against Levante.
The second half begins
The ball is rolling at Camp Nou. Barcelona starts with the same 11 players against Levante.
The first half ends at Camp Nou
Barcelona leads Levante 2-0 with a fantastic performance from Joao Cancelo
Goal for Barcelona
32'. Cancelo provides his second assist, and now it's De Jong who finishes.
Cancelo is key
Joao Cancelo provided the assist for Bernal's goal, and Robert Lewandowski has already had a couple.
Goal for Barcelona
5' Bernal finishes brilliantly to put the home side 1-0 up
The match kicks off at Camp Nou
Barcelona aims to reclaim the top spot against Levante
Levante's lineup
Raphinha returns to Barcelona's starting lineup
FC Barcelona host Levante UD in Matchday 25 of LaLiga, in a crucial match in the race for the top spot.
Hansi Flick’s side has the opportunity to take advantage of Real Madrid’s defeat in Pamplona and reclaim first place in the standings.
How Barcelona and Levante arrive to Matchday 25
Barcelona return to Camp Nou after a defeat against Girona that cost them the league lead. That result came shortly after the heavy loss suffered against Atlético de Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.
The Catalan side sits two points behind Real Madrid, who remain on 60 points following their loss to Osasuna.
Meanwhile, Levante are fighting to avoid relegation. With 18 points, they sit second from bottom in the standings and need points to move out of danger.
Probable lineups for Barcelona vs Levante
Barcelona:
Joan García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Eric García, Balde; De Jong, Fermín or Bernal, Dani Olmo; Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski and Raphinha.
Levante:
Ryan; Toljan, Dela, Matturro, Manu Sánchez or Pampín; Raghouber, Olasa; Tunde, Carlos Álvarez, Paco Cortés; Iván Romero.
