Lamine Yamal scores twice as Barcelona maintain perfect start

Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the La Liga season by defeating Levante, moving three points ahead of Real Madrid in the standings. The Spanish champions displayed a strong performance, scoring twice in the second half to secure the victory. Lamine Yamal was instrumental in the win, netting two goals - the first one coming after a deft cut-back from Raphinha, and the second from the penalty spot.

The opener was scored by teenage sensation Xavi Espart, who found the net five minutes into the match. Barcelona's lead was short-lived, though, as Levante mounted a late comeback. Substitute Ivan Romero equalized with a goal following a defensive lapse from Espart, just 11 minutes from time. This setback sparked Levante into action, and they soon took the lead again, with Roger Brugue scoring from a close-range shot nine minutes later.

Despite the flurry of goals, Barcelona's composure and discipline prevailed, as they managed to hold on to their lead in the dying moments of the game. Hansi Flick's side sealed the win in stoppage time, with substitute Karim Adeyemi netting the decisive goal, restoring Barcelona's two-goal advantage and ensuring an important victory for the defending champions. Barcelona face Racing Santander on Wednesday in their next fixture (20:30 BST).