Lamine Yamal Shines as Barcelona Triumphs Over Levante in La Liga Clash

In an exciting La Liga match, Barcelona defeated Levante 4-2, with Lamine Yamal scoring two goals, matching a record set by Lionel Messi. Raphinha also contributed significantly, marking a strong start to the season for the Catalan club. Despite a late comeback attempt from Levante, Karim Adeyemi's stunning goal sealed the victory. Barcelona now aims for a historic seventh consecutive win in their upcoming match against Racing Santander.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 14, 2026, 18:45 IST

Yamal Matches Messi's Feat with Two Goals

Emerging talent Lamine Yamal from Barcelona and Spain made headlines by scoring two goals against Levante, joining the ranks of club icon Lionel Messi. This remarkable performance occurred during their La Liga match on Sunday. According to ESPN, Yamal's brace marks his third in the first five matches of the current La Liga season, making him the second player in the 21st century to achieve this feat after Messi, who did so in 2013 for the same club.

Raphinha's Contribution

Brazilian winger Raphinha also played a crucial role in the victory, contributing to a total of nine goals this season with six goals and three assists. ESPN notes that this is the highest tally for a Barcelona player after the first five matches since Messi's impressive record of ten goals and one assist in the 2017-18 season.

Barcelona's 4-2 Victory

Barcelona continued their flawless start to the 2026-27 La Liga season with a 4-2 win over Levante at the Ciutat de València. The match saw Karim Adeyemi score a spectacular late goal, securing the victory for the Catalan team. Although Barcelona initially led by three goals, Levante made a late push, scoring twice before Adeyemi's decisive strike in stoppage time. This win marks Barcelona's sixth consecutive competitive victory, equaling the club's best-ever start to a season.

Strong First Half Performance

The match began with Xavi Espart scoring the opening goal for Barcelona in the fifth minute with a precise right-footed shot from the edge of the box, marking his first competitive goal for the team. Barcelona extended their lead in the 19th minute when Lamine Yamal finished a well-coordinated play involving Fermín Lopez and Raphinha, who provided his second assist of the match.

Levante's Late Comeback Attempt

Levante, however, showed resilience and reduced the deficit in the 79th minute when Iván Romero capitalized on a defensive error, rounding goalkeeper Joan Garcia to score into an empty net. The hosts continued to press, and Brugué scored in the 88th minute from a rebound, narrowing the score to 3-2 and igniting hopes for a dramatic comeback.

Adeyemi's Late Goal Secures Points

Despite Levante's efforts, Adeyemi sealed the match with a brilliant solo goal in stoppage time. The German forward sprinted from the halfway line, executed a backheel to evade Mandi, and finished calmly to ensure all three points for Barcelona.

Chasing History

Barcelona now aims to make history when they face Racing Santander at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday. A win would mark the first time in the club's history that they achieve seven victories from seven matches at the start of a season.