The result moves Hansi Flick’s side a point clear at the top, providing a timely response after a turbulent week that saw them thrashed 4-0 by Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg and then beaten 2-1 by Girona FC in the league.

Fast Start, Firm Control

Barcelona wasted little time asserting themselves. Marc Bernal opened the scoring after neat interplay involving Joao Cancelo and Eric Garcia, marking his second goal since returning from a long-term knee injury that sidelined him for over a year.

Frenkie de Jong doubled the lead before halftime, finishing off another incisive delivery from Cancelo, who impressed on a rare start following his January loan arrival.

Despite calls from Flick for defensive improvement, Barcelona still showed moments of vulnerability. Levante found pockets of space but failed to convert their chances, a weakness that ultimately cost them.

Lopez Seals It in Style

The third goal arrived late and emphatically. Substitute Fermin Lopez unleashed a stunning long-range strike that flew in off the post, putting the result beyond doubt. The midfielder nearly added another, but Levante goalkeeper Mathew Ryan produced sharp saves to deny both Lopez and Raphinha.

Veteran striker Robert Lewandowski had earlier squandered an opportunity to extend the lead, firing over from a promising position.

There was also a welcome return for Pedri, who came off the bench after a month out with a hamstring injury — a boost for Barcelona ahead of a demanding run of fixtures.

Title Race Intensifies

Speaking after the match, Flick acknowledged the importance of the win but cautioned against complacency, noting that there is still “a long way to go” in the title race.

For Levante, the defeat leaves them seven points adrift of safety, deepening their relegation concerns.

Elsewhere, Sevilla FC edged Getafe 1-0, while third-placed Villarreal CF were set to host Valencia later in the day.