Athletic Bilbao's La Liga clash against Levante was postponed minutes before kick-off following torrential rain in Valencia. The flooded pitch and unplayable conditions forced officials to call off the match, sending the Lions back to Bilbao ahead of Saturday's fixture against Deportivo Alaves.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has warned his players that they must improve despite extending their perfect start to the La Liga season with a 4-2 victory over Levante. The Catalan giants survived a late scare in Valencia to maintain their three-point lead over rivals Real Madrid at the top of the table.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has offered staunch backing to Anthony Gordon as the marquee summer signing continues his search for a maiden goal in Spanish football. The England winger drew a blank during Sunday's dramatic 4-2 victory away at Levante, but his German coach remains thoroughly delighted with his overall tactical contributions so far.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has revealed the internal process behind Lamine Yamal taking spot-kick duties ahead of Raphinha during their thrilling 4-2 win against Levante on Sunday. Yamal struck from 12 yards to equal an impressive 21st-century record set by Lionel Messi, prompting Flick to clarify the penalty-taking hierarchy within the squad.
Barcelona continued their flawless start to the La Liga campaign under Hansi Flick with a 4-2 victory over Levante, but the match was not without its share of officiating drama. While Lamine Yamal starred once again, his second goal from the penalty spot has ignited a fierce debate among Spanish football pundits regarding the validity of the decision.
Lamine Yamal matched a remarkable Lionel Messi record by scoring his third consecutive brace in La Liga as Barcelona secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Levante on Sunday. The 19-year-old sensation and his teammate Raphinha continued their devastating form, helping Hansi Flick's unstoppable side reach an impressive goalscoring milestone not seen at the club in over a decade.
In a display of sporting class that transcends traditional club rivalries, Levante UD provided a stunning reception for Barcelona’s returning heroes following their international success. The Valencia-based side set aside competitive tensions to celebrate the immense achievement of eight Blaugrana stars who recently secured the World Cup title.
Hansi Flick has hailed Raphinha as one of the best players in the world following the Brazilian's remarkable transformation into a central striker. The Barcelona head coach moved the former Leeds United man into a new role after a summer of squad changes, and the results have been nothing short of sensational.
Levante captain Roger Brugue is confident that his team can halt Barcelona's perfect start to the Liga season this weekend. The forward stressed that the Granotas will approach Sunday's encounter without any inferiority complex, banking on their formidable home form to derail the high-flying league leaders at Ciutat de Valencia.
Alvaro Arbeloa has hit out at Real Madrid fans for chanting against club president Florentino Perez in the team's 2-0 home win over Levante. Second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio saw Arbeloa mark his first home game as Real Madrid boss with victory, having succeeded Xabi Alonso in the Spanish capital last week.
Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham were booed by a section of Real Madrid fans before and during their clash with Levante. Following Xabi Alonso's sacking and Los Blancos' Copa del Rey humiliation at the hands of second-tier side Albacete, the Santiago Bernabeu faithful turned their ire towards the attacking duo and club president Florentino Perez.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is reportedly insisting that he does not want to return to action until fully fit following a knee injury, meaning the France international could be absent for Los Blancos’ match at home to Levante in La Liga this Sunday. The 27-year-old returned early to make his first appearance of 2026 as a substitute as Real lost in the final of the Supercopa de Espana 3-2 to Barcelona, but does not want to 'take any risks' on his fitness moving forward.
Brazilian sensation Endrick has opened up about the heart-to-heart conversation with Carlo Ancelotti that led to his January loan move to Lyon. The teenager revealed the Brazil head coach urged him to seek regular minutes elsewhere to aid his development ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while he also explained why the Portuguese connection in France made the Ligue 1 giants the perfect destination.
Karl Etta Eyong has been backed for a potential transfer to Barcelona, with the Cameroonian coach Marc Brys praising the Levante striker’s qualities. Viewed as a possible replacement for Robert Lewandowski, Eyong has impressed in La Liga and is now attracting interest from top European clubs.
Barcelona’s are interested in signing Levante sensation Etta Eyong and with his latest comments, the forward has intensified the transfer rumours as he openly names Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o as his childhood idols, admitting playing for Barca is his dream. With six goals and three assists already this season, Eyong has become one of La Liga’s most talked-about emerging talents.
Levante striker Etta Eyong has taken La Liga by storm, scoring freely and drawing attention from Europe’s biggest clubs. But even a €30 million bid from CSKA Moscow couldn’t lure him away. With Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid circling, Levante are holding firm and are determined to keep the Cameroonian forward as coach Julian Cavero aims for La Liga survival this season.
Levante star Karl Etta Eyong has revealed it would be a “dream” to play for Chelsea one day, even as Real Madrid and Barcelona monitor his rapid rise in La Liga. The 22-year-old striker, who has scored six goals this season, continues to attract major transfer interest across Europe — with Levante rejecting a €30 million bid amid growing speculation about his future.
Young striker Etta Eyong has revealed it would be 'a dream' to one day play for Chelsea. The Cameroonian forward is hot property on the European market after making a stunning start to life with Levante following his summer arrival from Villarreal. La Liga pair Real Madrid and Barcelona have been credited with an interest in Eyong, who is tipped to secure a move in January.
The list of top goal-scorers through the early weeks of La Liga's season is full of familiar faces. Kylian Mbappe is well out in front having netted 13 times in just 11 games, while Julian Alvarez, Vinicius Jr and Ferran Torres are among the chasing pack. But in amongst those household names is a player in Karl Etta Eyong who has emerged from complete obscurity to being on the transfer radar of Europe's biggest clubs; the true personification of a Hidden Gem...
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