Hansi Flick’s side reestablished their three point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table, after Los Blancos beat Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. Xavi Espart opened the scoring for the champions in Valencia with Yamal netting the second and then scoring a penalty early in the second half. 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. Atletico Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 3-0 with three late goals to move joint-third.
Barca may have a 100 percent record so far from their five games but their defensive frailties were exposed as Ivan Romero and Roger Brugue pulled Levante back into the game in the final stages.
Substitute Karim Adeyemi made the game safe for Barca in stoppage time with a stunning solo goal, breaking through at pace and beating Mathew Ryan. “It was not our best game of course. We had a great start.
Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring with a penalty after 84 minutes, before Canada international Jonathan David netted his first goal for the club in the 90th minute.
In the second half we struggled a little bit,” Flick told reporters.
The Catalans came flying out of the blocks at the Cituat de Valencia stadium, where Levante were unbeaten in eight matches prior. Atletico Madrid beat Real Sociedad with a late flurry of goals.
Barcelona defender Eric Garcia said that the team relaxed a bit in the second half and it nearly cost them.
