Lamine Yamal was the standout performer for Barcelona in their 4-2 victory over Levante, a win that keeps the team as the perfect leader of LaLiga. The young winger scored twice in the match on September 13 to secure three key points in the title race.
The Blaugrana took an early lead through Xavi Espart, who opened the scoring in the fifth minute after a pass from Raphinha. Yamal extended the advantage in the 19th minute, again assisted by the Brazilian, and completed his brace from the penalty spot in the second half. Although Levante fought back with goals from Iván Romero and Roger Brugué, Karim Adeyemi sealed the win deep into stoppage time.
Goalkeeper's reaction
Starting goalkeeper Joan García acknowledged the match's difficulty. "It has been a tough game. We made it more complicated for ourselves than we needed to," the keeper explained after the final whistle.
Leadership consolidated
With this result, Barcelona have now won five consecutive matches in the domestic competition. The team leads the standings with 15 points, three more than Real Madrid and five ahead of Alavés and Sevilla. The Blaugrana attack is the most lethal in the league, with 21 goals scored in just five matchdays.
Yamal, with his two goals, reached six for the season, a tally that puts him level as the team's top scorer alongside Raphinha. The Brazilian also has six goals and is the outright top scorer for Barcelona this campaign. The leader's next fixture is at home against Racing Santander on September 16. The squad faces this match with the confirmed absences of Frenkie de Jong, Roony Bardghji, Gerard Martín and Jesse Bisiwu, whose progress can be followed on the injuries page.
First reported at Depor
