Video: Barcelona defender Gerard Martin left bleeding after painful incident against Levante

Barcelona defender Gerard Martin was left bleeding after a painful incident against Levante. The defender was struck in the face by a blow from Levante striker Victor Garcia during a collision in the first half. Martin was competing for the ball as Garcia tried to break forward, and his elbow connected with Martin's face. The contact appeared unintentional, but the impact was significant, leaving Martin bleeding and requiring treatment from Barcelona's medical staff.

The referee did not stop play for the incident, allowing the attack to continue. Barcelona's manager, Hansi Flick, opts not to take unnecessary risks with his defender, and Martin was withdrawn at half-time due to the severity of his situation and a subsequent yellow card. Despite Barcelona's comfortable start with a two-goal lead, Levante's increased physicality disrupted the team's rhythm, with several players needing medical attention.

Flick's decision to remove Martin was a practical one, as the defender was already carrying a yellow card and the match's physicality made it more important to protect him.