Barcelona vs Levante Highlights and Match Report
La Liga
3:15 PMFebruary 22, 2026
Common Season – 25
Camp Nou
Referee: Javier Alberola Rojas, Spain
Barcelona
Levante
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2.92
Anticipated objectives (xG)
0.53
Passing
728 (95%)
Correct passes
220 (79%)
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13
G
Mathew Ryan
23
D
Manuel Sánchez
3
D
Alan Matturro
4
D
Adrián de la Fuente (C)
22
D
Jeremy Toljan
20
M
Oriol Rey
M
Kareem Tunde
20′ Holding
24
M
Carlos Álvarez
8
M
Jon Ander Olasagasti
17
M
Víctor García
9
F
Iván Romero
La Liga Standings – Primera División
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League section)
- Promotion – Europa League (League section)
- Promotion – Convention League (Qualification)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Barcelona delivered a dominant efficiency, securing a cushty 3-0 victory over a struggling Levante aspect at Camp Nou. Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong, and Fermín López every discovered the online, making certain all three factors for the Catalan giants.
The La Liga conflict on February 22, 2026, pitted second-place Barcelona towards a Levante staff languishing in nineteenth place. Barcelona entered the match with 58 factors and robust residence kind. Levante, with simply 18 factors, confronted an uphill battle from the outset.
Barcelona wasted no time establishing their authority. Simply 4 minutes into the sport, younger midfielder Marc Bernal opened the scoring. He tucked away a exact end after a intelligent help from Eric García, igniting the Camp Nou trustworthy.
Levante tried to reply however discovered themselves stifled by Barcelona’s relentless urgent. Frustration grew for the guests, with Okay. Tunde receiving a yellow card within the twentieth minute for holding an opponent.
The house aspect prolonged their lead simply previous the half-hour mark. João Cancelo, surging ahead from defence, delivered a pin-point help that Frenkie de Jong calmly slotted residence within the thirty second minute. This second aim additional cemented Barcelona’s management.
Barcelona continued to dictate play, dominating possession and creating additional probabilities. Defender Gerard Martín picked up a yellow card in stoppage time of the primary half, a uncommon disciplinary blemish for the hosts.
At halftime, Barcelona held a commanding 2-0 lead, leaving Levante with a frightening activity. The guests made a tactical substitution on the restart, bringing on V. Garcia in an effort to inject some urgency into their assault.
The second half noticed Barcelona keep their management, patiently transferring the ball. Marc Bernal, after a spirited show, earned a yellow card within the 59th minute for a late problem earlier than being substituted shortly after.
Supervisor Xavi made a triple substitution within the 66th minute, introducing Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, and Dani Olmo. This contemporary attacking impetus ensured Barcelona sustained their strain, stopping Levante from discovering a foothold.
Levante additionally made adjustments to refresh their lineup across the 70-minute mark, however they struggled to interrupt down Barcelona’s strong defence. Goalkeeper Joan García remained largely untroubled, making solely two saves all through the match.
Barcelona added a 3rd aim within the 81st minute, placing the consequence past doubt. Substitute Fermín López fired residence after an incisive go from the dynamic Lamine Yamal, highlighting Barcelona’s depth and attacking prowess.
Statistically, Barcelona completely dominated the competition. They held 73% of possession, registered 22 whole pictures with 9 on course, and boasted an anticipated objectives (xG) determine of two.92. Levante managed simply 5 pictures, with 2 on course, and an xG of 0.53, largely due to Mathew Ryan’s 6 saves.
This complete win firmly entrenches Barcelona in second place in La Liga, sustaining strain on the league leaders. For Levante, the defeat retains them deep within the relegation zone, dealing with a troublesome combat for survival within the coming weeks.
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