Barcelona returned with a valuable win from Levante's ground (3-2) on Sunday in the 31st round of La Liga. With this victory, Barcelona climbed to second place in the standings, raising its points tally to 60, level on goal difference with second-placed Sevilla, and reducing the gap to 12 points with leaders Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Levante's points stagnated at 22, placing them in nineteenth position. Barcelona, who have a postponed match, continued their winning streak in the league, achieving their seventh consecutive victory, and have not tasted defeat in their last 15 matches across all competitions, achieving 11 wins and four draws.
José Luis Morales opened the scoring for the home side in the 52nd minute from a penalty kick, before Roger Martí wasted Levante's second penalty four minutes later. Barcelona equalized in the 59th minute through Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, before taking the lead in the 63rd minute with a goal from Pedri. However, Levante managed to equalize in the 83rd minute from a penalty converted successfully by Gonzalo Melero. Yet, the last word belonged to Dutchman Luuk de Jong, who snatched the winning goal in stoppage time (90+2).
**Real Sociedad Ignites Fourth Place Race**
Real Sociedad added excitement to the race for the fourth place qualifying for next season's Champions League by securing their second consecutive victory, defeating their hosts Elche 2-1. Sociedad overturned an early deficit from Argentine Guido Carrillo's goal in the third minute to achieve a precious win in just 8 minutes thanks to goals from Norwegian Alexander Sørloth (31) and Frenchman Rémy Le Normand (39). The Basque club raised its score to 54 points in sixth place, just two points behind fifth-placed Real Betis and three points from fourth-placed Atlético Madrid, the last spot qualifying for the continental tournament. Meanwhile, Osasuna defeated their guests Alavés with a narrow goal, and Espanyol beat Celta Vigo with the same result.
