Series torn: FC Barcelona have given a lead on Matchday 12 in the Spanish Football League, losing 1-1 to Levante UD (1-0). For the champion it was the first defeat after five consecutive wins.
Lionel Messi had scored the first penalty from a foul on Nélson Semedo (38th minute). Shortly thereafter, Luis Suárez had to be replaced injured (41). After that, nothing seemed to go together with the guests.
For Levante, on the other hand, every shot on goal by German international goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen was suddenly a hit. First, José Campaña (61.) scored the game after a quick counterattack and Borja Mayoral (63.) in a long-range effort within three minutes. Then Nemanja Radoja (68.) increased volley after a free kick to the 3-1 final score. Although Messi met again later, the goal was not given in the view of the pictures, as Antoine Griezmann had previously been offside.
2: 1 for Levante !!!! #DAZNmoment pic.twitter.com/uPL3C0rBV5
- DAZN DE (@DAZN_EN) November 2, 2019For league leaders Barcelona it was the third season defeat. The blunder now offers Real Madrid the chance to go past the archrival with a win against Betis Sevilla.