Levante Stuns Barcelona, Ending 46-Game Unbeaten Run

Levante Stuns Barcelona, Ending 46-Game Unbeaten Run

Well, it finally happened. After nearly two years of dominance, Barcelona’s women’s team has lost a league game. And not just any game—their first-ever league defeat at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. The team that managed to pull off this shock upset? Levante, a side that’s been struggling at the bottom of the table.

Nobody saw this coming.

How It All Went Down

Going into this match, Barcelona looked unstoppable. They had won all 16 games this season and hadn’t lost a league match since May 2023. On paper, this should have been an easy win. Levante, on the other hand, were fighting to avoid relegation.

But football has a funny way of surprising everyone.

Barcelona dominated the entire first half. They created chance after chance, pushing Levante’s defense to the limit. But no matter how many shots they took—47 in total—they just couldn’t find the net. Levante’s defense, combined with some heroic goalkeeping, kept them in the game.

Then, in the 50th minute, everything changed. María Alharilla scored for Levante, completely against the run of play. The crowd at the Johan Cruyff Stadium was stunned.

Barcelona responded by throwing on their biggest stars—Alexia Putellas, Fridolina Rolfö, Ewa Pajor, Clàudia Pina, and Mapi León—all in an attempt to turn things around. They kept attacking, wave after wave, but the ball just wouldn’t go in.

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And then, just when it looked like they might still have a chance, Levante hit them on the counterattack. Ivonne Chacón scored in stoppage time, making it 2-0. It felt like the final nail in the coffin.

But Barcelona didn’t give up.

Rolfö pulled one back, giving Barça one last hope of a miracle comeback. To make things even more dramatic, Levante went down to 10 players after Ainhoa Bascuñán was sent off.

For the last few minutes, Barcelona threw everything at them, desperate for an equalizer. But Levante held on. And just like that, the streak was over.

Why This Loss Is a Big Deal

This isn’t just any loss—it’s historic.

  • Barcelona had not lost a single league match in nearly two years.
  • They had never lost a Liga F game at their home stadium, the Estadi Johan Cruyff.
  • They had been crushing opponents all season, winning every single game before this.

And yet, against all odds, Levante—a team near the bottom of the table—became the first team to beat them since 2023.

Football can be brutal like that.

Source: Barcelona’s 46-game unbeaten Liga F run ends with Levante defeat

A Night of Missed Chances

What makes this loss even more frustrating for Barcelona is the sheer number of chances they had. 47 shots. Let that sink in.

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They did everything right—except score. Even Putellas, one of the greatest players in women’s football, missed an easy chance late in the game. Sometimes, the ball just doesn’t want to go in.

Levante Stuns Barcelona, Ending 46-Game Unbeaten Run

What This Means for the Season

Now, before Barcelona fans panic, let’s be clear—this loss doesn’t really change much in the big picture.

  • They are still at the top of the league, with an eight-point lead over Real Madrid (although Madrid has a game in hand).
  • They are still favorites to win the league and remain one of the best teams in the world.

But for Levante, this could be a turning point. They are still near the bottom, but this massive win moves them just two points away from safety. If they can build on this momentum, they might just survive relegation.

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, this was one of those football matches people will talk about for years. A seemingly unbeatable team, a struggling underdog, a historic stadium, and a shocking result.

For Barcelona, it’s a tough loss, but they’ll bounce back. For Levante, it’s a night they’ll never forget.

That’s the magic of football.

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