Ferran Torres helped Barcelona overcome a two-goal deficit as the Catalan giants secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Levante in the second round of La Liga. The visitors found themselves in serious trouble after falling behind 2-0 in the first half, but rallied after the break to snatch all three points.
Levante stunned their more illustrious opponents by taking the lead through Romero in the 16th minute. Things went from bad to worse for "Barcelona" when Morales converted from the penalty spot deep into first-half stoppage time, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
"We were shocked by their intensity in the first half, but we knew we had the quality to turn things around if we stayed calm," a Barcelona player might have reflected after the match.
Pedri kickstarted the comeback just four minutes after the restart, finding the net in the 49th minute to give "Barca" hope. The momentum shifted dramatically when Torres equalized just three minutes later, bringing the score to 2-2.
With the match heading toward a draw, the visitors completed their comeback in the most fortunate circumstances. Levante defender Elgesabal turned the ball into his own net in the first minute of stoppage time, handing Barcelona all three points.
Interestingly, both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the match, with Barcelona bringing on Dani Olmo and Gavi at halftime, decisions that proved crucial to changing the game's direction.
"Barcelona" later introduced Robert Lewandowski and Andreas Christensen in the 76th minute as they pushed for a winner. Did these changes by the Catalan side's coaching staff ultimately make the difference? The scoreline certainly suggests so.
For Levante, this will feel like a missed opportunity after their impressive first-half display. They now must regroup quickly as the La Liga season is just getting started. Can they bounce back from this heartbreaking defeat?
