Yamal double powers Barcelona to 4-2 win over Levante

Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the La Liga season with a 4-2 victory over Levante on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Lamine Yamal scored twice, including a penalty, as the defending champions restored a three-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table. The win at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium kept Barcelona's flawless record intact through five matches. Xavi Espart opened the scoring in the fifth minute, finishing from the edge of the box with the aid of a deflection. Yamal doubled the lead in the 19th minute after Raphinha rounded the goalkeeper and squared the ball for him to tap into an empty net. Yamal added his second goal early in the second half, converting a penalty he had won after being fouled by Aissa Mandi. The brace marked his seventh goal in four appearances across all competitions this season. Despite their commanding position, Barcelona's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed late in the match. Ivan Romero pulled a goal back for Levante in the 79th minute after a misplaced pass from Espart. Roger Brugué then scored in the 88th minute, capitalizing on an error by Marc Bernal to make it 3-2 and set up a tense finale.