Islamabad – May 1, 2025: Barcelona stayed top of Liga F with a gritty 2-0 win over Levante Badalona, thanks to second-half goals from Marta Torrejón and Alexia Putellas.
Coming off the high of reaching the UEFA Women’s Champions League final, Barcelona rotated their squad significantly.
The changes showed early on, with the league leaders struggling to find rhythm against a well-organised Levante Badalona side.
Despite enjoying the majority of possession, the Catalans found it difficult to break down their opponents in a cagey first half.
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Salma Paralluelo and Marta Torrejón came closest, but the hosts’ defence stood firm, keeping chances to a minimum.
The breakthrough finally came after the break. Claudia Pina delivered a pinpoint corner, which was flicked on by Patri and met by Marta Torrejón’s powerful header to give Barcelona the lead. Despite the goal, the visitors still found it tough to extend their advantage.
Substitute Ewa Pajor struck the post, while Levante’s goalkeeper denied several promising efforts.
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Barcelona’s persistence was finally rewarded in the closing stages when Alexia Putellas calmly converted a penalty, ensuring a vital win to preserve their four-point cushion over second-placed Real Madrid.
The match served as another reminder of Barcelona’s depth and resilience, especially with key players rested ahead of upcoming fixtures.
The result brings them one step closer to securing the league title as the season nears its end.
Barcelona’s next challenge will be at home against Deportivo Abanca at the Estadi Johan Cruyff on 4 May, as they look to maintain momentum both domestically and in Europe.
