Summary

  • Barcelona now second in table, one point ahead of Real Madrid & one behind leaders Atletico

  • Both Madrid sides have game in hand

  1. Thanks and goodbyepublished at 23:31 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Levante 3-3 Barcelona

    That's all for this live page on a dramatic night in La Liga.

    Thanks for joining us and until next time, goodbye for now.

  2. Barcelona miss chance to go top - read the reportpublished at 23:28 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Levante 3-3 Barcelona

    Lionel MessiImage source, Getty Images

    Barcelona threw away a 2-0 lead and saw their La Liga hopes receive a major setback as they drew at Levante.

    Lionel Messi put the visitors ahead with a well-controlled low volley before they doubled their lead when Pedri converted from Ousmane Dembele's cross following Messi's through ball.

    But Gonzalo Melero headed one back and Jose Luis Morales volleyed in for 2-2.

    Barcelona retook the lead with Dembele's powerful shot, but Sergio Leon got a late equaliser for Levante.

    Barca move up to second, above Real Madrid, but would have gone top with a victory and are one point behind leaders Atletico Madrid, who have a game in hand.

    Atletico have three matches left and will become Spanish champions for the first time since 2013-14 if they win all of them.

    Barca midfielder Sergio Busquets admitted his side's chances of winning La Liga for the 27th time, were now slim.

    "There are very few options for us to win the league now," he said.

  3. Updated tablepublished at 23:23 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Atletico Madrid fans will be dreaming. They are one point ahead of Barcelona (with a game in hand) and two clear of Real Madrid. Three games, three wins and Atletico are champions.

    TableImage source, .
  4. 'I have no explanation'published at 23:15 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Levante 3-3 Barcelona

    Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman says: "It all depends on results of the other teams. In the second half we lacked intensity and I don't know what I did wrong at the half period as we were superior in the first half.

    "They surprised us by scoring three goals and I have no explanation - I don't know why it happened.

    "In terms of intensity, we dropped and got over-relaxed. The whole team defensively was not at the level required. Conceding three goals in 45 minutes is too many for this team."

  5. Throwing it awaypublished at 23:06 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Levante 3-3 Barcelona

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  6. 'Very few options for us to win the league now'published at 22:55 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Levante 3-3 Barcelona

    Some quotes from despondent Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets, who says: "It feels terrible. We weren't able to win the game, we started well, got the advantage and the second goal, but could not get a third. As has happened too many times, errors have cost us.

    "They made it difficult for us. The point means very little to us. We weren't precise with our passing and they took full advantage. We had our chances but we paid for our mistakes - we've not had a good second half. There are very few options for us to win the league now.

    "It is our fault tonight and we take responsibility and we allow teams to score too easily against us."

  7. FULL-TIMEpublished at 22:50 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Levante 3-3 Barcelona

    All over on the night.

    And maybe all over for Barcelona in this season's La Liga title race.

  8. Postpublished at 22:45 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Four minutes of injury time for Barcelona to get the win they need so badly.

  9. Postpublished at 22:45 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Levante 3-3 Barcelona

    Ronald Koeman is on the edge of his technical area, desperately hoping his side can save themselves. This could be a desperate, desperate night for their hopes of becoming Spanish champions.

  10. Postpublished at 88 mins

    Levante 3-3 Barcelona

    I certainly didn't see this second half coming. I thought Barcelona had this in the bag. Maybe they thought that too.

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    GOAL - Levante 3-3 Barcelonapublished at 83 mins

    Sergio Leon (Levante)

    Incredible. What a game.

    It's 3-3. A ball is played down the Levante left, Tono fires in a low cross and it's good forward play from Sergio Leon as he gets to the near post ahead of Gerard Pique and flicks the ball into the net.

    Barcelona have seven minutes to save their title hopes.

  12. Postpublished at 22:33 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Levante 2-3 Barcelona

    Frenkie de Jong clatters into Levante substitute Mickael Malsa and that's a costly yellow for the Barca midfielder as he will now be suspended for Barcelona's next match - at home against Celta Vigo on Sunday.

  13. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Levante 2-3 Barcelona

    Anyway back for Levante? They've got 15 minutes left. Both Atletico and Real Madrid fans will be united in cheering for them.

    Levante had done the hard work, getting back to 2-2 but then as soon as they did, fell behind again.

  14. Good with both feet...published at 22:28 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

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  15. Goal stands - Barcelona lead 3-2published at 22:20 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Levante 2-3 Barcelona

    VAR says no foul and Ousmane Dembele's goal stands. That's three goals in a crazy seven-minute period in this second half.

  16. VAR check on Barcelona's third goal - potential foul from Antoine Griezmannpublished at 22:19 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Levante want a foul as Antoine Griezmann may have just kicked the foot of Jorge Miramon before the ball fell for Ousmane Dembele. It would be soft, but you never know...

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    GOAL - Levante 2-3 Barcelonapublished at 22:18 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona)

    Ousmane Dembele has the ball in the net, with a fierce blast after defender Jorge Miramon inadvertently played the ball into his path.

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    GOAL - Levante 2-2 Barcelonapublished at 60 mins

    Jose Luis Morales (Levante)

    Lionel Messi has scored one and been involved in Barcelona's second, but he loses possession 30 yards out from his own goal and that gives Levante a chance.

    Roger Marti crosses it for Jose Luis Morales and it's a brilliant volley, past Marc-Andre ter Stegen. That's two Levante goals in three minutes and a big, big dent put in Barcelona's title hopes.

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    GOAL - Levante 1-2 Barcelonapublished at 22:12 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Gonzalo Melero (Levante)

    That miss from Frenkie de Jong helps keep Levante alive in this game.

    The hosts halve Barcelona's lead as Jorge Miramon crosses and Gonzalo Melero heads in.

    And wait...

  20. Postpublished at 22:11 British Summer Time 11 May 2021

    Barcelona sense more goals here. Jordi Alba is free on the left flank and sends in a low cross, looking for the free Lionel Messi. But goalkeeper Aitor Fernandez gets a hand to it, with Frenkie de Jong shooting the rebound over.