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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hearts assist Ousmane Dembélé
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FC Barcelona have extended their impressive streak to 15 league games without defeat.
In the 3-2 (0-0) away win over relegation candidates UD Levante, however, Barcelona found it extremely difficult, conceded three penalties and had to wait until injury time before substitute Luuk de Jong headed the winning goal.
The hosts took the lead after José Luis Morales took the first penalty (52nd minute).
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (59') and Pedri (63') then turned the game around in just under five minutes.
With the second penalty kick, Gonzalo Melero equalized for the outsider (83'), then de Jong was there (90'+1').
Marc-André ter Stegen even saved a hand penalty from Levante striker Roger Marti (56th).
Even after the away win, the team coached by Xavi Hernandez – like FC Sevilla – is still twelve points behind arch-rivals Real Madrid, who lead the table in the Spanish first division with 72 points.
However, Barça has played one game less.
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