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Levante 3-3 Barcelona
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Barcelona now second in table, one point ahead of Real Madrid & one behind leaders Atletico
Both Madrid sides have game in hand
Michael Emons
Levante 3-3 Barcelona
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Levante 3-3 Barcelona
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.
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.
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."
Levante 3-3 Barcelona
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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."
Levante 3-3 Barcelona
All over on the night.
And maybe all over for Barcelona in this season's La Liga title race.
Four minutes of injury time for Barcelona to get the win they need so badly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Levante 2-3 Barcelona
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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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.