Marcus Rashford started on the left wing for Barcelona but was substituted at half-time after a poor first-half performance. Levante took a 2-0 lead with Iván Romero's 15th-minute goal and a penalty converted by José Luis Morales following a VAR handball decision against Alejandro Balde. Xavi brought on Dani Olmo and Gavi at half-time, and goals from Pedri and Ferran Torres levelled the match early in the second half. Lamine Yamal's dangerous cross was headed into his own net by Unai Elgezabal in stoppage time, completing a 3-2 comeback. Barcelona wore last season's away strip due to kit-contrast rules.
Marcus Rashford was substituted at half-time on his full Barcelona debut before his side staged a stunning comeback from two goals down to beat Levante 3-2. The on-loan Manchester United forward started on the left wing, with Raphinha deployed centrally behind Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal on the right. Rashford, however, struggled to influence proceedings during a poor first-half showing from Xavi's side. Levante took the lead in the 15th minute when Iván Romero created space inside the box and finished smartly.
Xavi reacted by bringing on Dani Olmo and Gavi for Rashford and Marc Casado, and the changes paid immediate dividends. Pedri smashed in a brilliant long-range effort just eight minutes into the second half before Torres volleyed home an equaliser moments later. Barcelona's dominance continued and the comeback was completed in stoppage time. Levante defender Unai Elgezabal inadvertently headed Yamal's dangerous cross into his own net to hand the champions all three points.
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