Barcelona have reclaimed their spot at the summit of LaLiga following a dominant 3-0 victory over Levante on Sunday.
The path to the top was cleared just a day earlier when Real Madrid stumbled in a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna, giving their rivals a golden opportunity to pull ahead.
Hansi Flick’s side wasted no time seizing the moment, starting with an aggressive tempo that saw them secure a two-goal cushion by halftime, courtesy of clinical strikes from Marc Bernal and Frenkie de Jong.
The momentum continued well into the second half as Fermin Lopez cushioned the lead with a third goal, delivered with a spectacular finish that left the defense helpless.
This crucial win pushes Barcelona one point clear of Madrid in what is becoming a nail-biting race for the Spanish title.
Elsewhere in Sunday’s action, Sevilla managed a narrow 1-0 win over Getafe, while the spotlight shifts to third-place Villarreal as they prepare to host Valencia later tonight.