Barcelona moved three points clear at the top of La Liga after a hard fought 2-0 win at struggling Levante.
The hosts’ skipper David Navarro put the ball into his own net to give Barcelona a first-half lead, but the league leaders had to cope with an excellent response from Levante, who hit the post in their quest for an equaliser.
Luis Enrique, who took charge of his 100th Barcelona match in the city of Valencia, would not have been impressed with what he witnessed though, as Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez all put in ineffective showings.
Suarez did net a stoppage-time second to make sure of the victory, but the scoreline was harsh on Levante, who deserved something for their endeavours.
Nonetheless, the win gives Barcelona a three-point lead at the top, with a game in hand over Atletico Madrid, while Levante remain bottom despite a spirited showing.
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