?What is going on at Camp Nou this season? Barcelona have just lost for the third time in La Liga and they can’t say it was undeserved, with Levante putting in a very impressive performance.
Granota dominated Barça physically and technically in what was a sad, sad day for Ernesto Valverde’s side.
It was an unacceptable loss and Twitter was ablaze with commentary on what could be momentous moment in Valverde’s managerial career, with the Spaniard’s decision to continual ostracise Ivan Rakitic coming back to bite him – badly.
Ernesto Valverde has just been asked in the press conference after Barcelona lost to Levante if he should resign. He said no.
— Richard Martin (@Rich9908) November 2, 2019
Despite their eventual collapse, the early signs were good for the visitors, with Lionel Messi scoring from the penalty spot after Nelson Semedo was brought down in the box by Jorge Miramon.
The goal was La Pulga’s 500th with his left foot, his 21st in 19 games against Levante. Woah.
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??The fun did not last long for ?Barcelona though, as Levante came out with a renewed sense of purpose after half time.
Tackles were flying in and Barça’s creative players were looking increasingly withdrawn and struggled to get on the ball.
Then in a blink of an eye the home side were ahead, two quickfire goals in the 61st and 63rd minutes – followed by a third five minutes later – putting Levante in firm control of the match.
Meanwhile in La Liga, Levante have scored twice in 3 minutes to lead Barcelona:
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Levante 0-1 Barcelona? 63 minutes:
Levante 2-1 Barcelona pic.twitter.com/rsxhbkl2yX— Football Tweet (@Football__Tweet) November 2, 2019
38′: Levante 0-1 Barcelona
61′: Levante 1-1 Barcelona
63′: Levante 2-1 BarcelonaLevante score two goals in two minutes to take the lead against Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/dBhd27brz8
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) November 2, 2019
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??Barcelona looked shell-shocked. They thought they had pulled one back through Messi with around ten minutes left to play, only to have the Argentinian’s brilliant goal ruled out for offside.
That would be the last time that either side would have the ball in the back of the net.
Barcelona, the kings of Spanish football, had been humiliated and fans think there is only one man to blame – Ernesto Valverde. Surely the Spaniard’s days are numbered?
If I were Messi, I would’ve slapped everyone, starting from Valverde
— Zoé ? (@imaginiuss) November 2, 2019
No better coach to play under than Valverde for quite a few of these players.
Every shit to mediocre performance is blamed on Valverde.
So many players are hiding and so few take responsibility – only Messi and Pique.
Half the team hides in crucial situations. Weak mentally
— S. Jakobsen (@S_Jakobsen) November 2, 2019
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No better coach to play under than Valverde for quite a few of these players.
Every shit to mediocre performance is blamed on Valverde.
So many players are hiding and so few take responsibility – only Messi and Pique.
Half the team hides in crucial situations. Weak mentally
— S. Jakobsen (@S_Jakobsen) November 2, 2019
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