Yamal strikes twice as Barcelona maintain perfect La Liga start with 4-2 win
VALENCIA, Sept 14 — Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La...
Barcelona secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Levante on Sunday, extending their perfect start to the La Liga season. Lamine Yamal played a pivotal role in the win, netting two goals for the Catalans. Earlier, Hansi Flick’s side reclaimed their three-point lead at the top of the table, following Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
Atletico Madrid also claimed a victory, defeating Real Sociedad 3-0 with three late goals. In the first half, Xavi Espart opened the scoring for Barcelona, and Yamal added a second goal in the 19th minute. Barcelona maintained their lead after halftime, but Levante fought back, with Ivan Romero and Roger Brugue scoring in the final stages.
Substituted Karim Adeyemi sealed the win for Barcelona in stoppage time with a remarkable solo goal. The win came despite defensive vulnerabilities shown by Barcelona, with Ivan Romero and Roger Brugue scoring late goals. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the team's struggles in the second half, emphasizing the need for improvement.
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