Barcelona's perfect start to the season continued on Sunday with a 4-2 win at Levante, keeping Hansi Flick's side top of LaLiga with 15 points from five games, three clear of Real Madrid. The result extended their winning run to six matches across all competitions, a sequence that has included a 5-1 Champions League demolition of Feyenoord and a 5-0 thrashing of Valencia in the league.

The headline act against Levante was Lamine Yamal, who scored his third consecutive brace in LaLiga to equal a 21st-century record set by Lionel Messi. His second goal came from the penalty spot and has since sparked debate among Spanish football pundits over the validity of the decision. Flick addressed the controversy by clarifying that the players themselves decide penalty-taking order, not the coaching staff. Raphinha, operating as a central striker in a role Flick has described as being "on another level," continued his own outstanding form alongside the teenager.

Flick has been careful not to let the momentum breed complacency. Ahead of the Levante trip, he warned his squad that "things can change very fast," a message that reflects his determination to maintain standards as the fixture list grows more demanding. Barcelona host Racing Santander at Spotify Camp Nou on September 16, a game that offers another opportunity to build on what is already a commanding early-season position.