FC Barcelona surged back to the summit of the La Liga table on Sunday, February 22, 2026, delivering a dominant 3-0 victory against Levante at the Spotify Camp Nou. The Catalan giants fully capitalized on a significant stumble from their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, who surrendered their top spot after suffering a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna just 24 hours earlier. This shift in momentum leaves Hansi Flick’s squad with a narrow one-point cushion as the Spanish title race enters its final stretch.
The “Blaugrana” dictated the tempo from the opening whistle, carving through Levante’s defensive lines with relative ease. Midfield sensation Marc Bernal opened the scoring in the 4th minute, while veteran Frenkie de Jong doubled the advantage before the interval with a composed finish. Fermin Lopez then put the result beyond doubt in the 81st minute, rifling a powerful strike into the bottom corner to secure the maximum points for the home side.
The weekend’s results have reshaped the standings, with Barcelona now leading the pack with 61 points from 25 matches. Real Madrid trails closely with 60 points, while Villarreal maintains their grip on third place following a hard-fought 2-1 win over Valencia at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday night. Elsewhere in the league, Sevilla climbed to 11th place after securing a slender 1-0 victory over Getafe earlier in the day.
Hansi Flick expressed satisfaction with his team’s defensive discipline, noting that the clean sheet provides a massive boost ahead of their high-profile encounters in March. With Real Madrid now under immense pressure to recover from their slip-up in Pamplona, the title race appears set for a dramatic conclusion. Barcelona fans look forward to seeing if their team can maintain this flawless form when they travel to face Almería next weekend.
