Barcelona found it hard going against Levante but eventually managed to secure a hard-fought three points thanks to Lionel Messi’s 76th minute strike.
It was a vital win for Ronald Koeman’s men after defeats to Cadiz and Juventus and ahead of a big week that brings games against Real Sociedad, Valencia and Real Valladolid.
Initially it looked like being more of the same. Koeman’s line-up was predictable, the team lacked width and pace and once again looked vulnerable to a quick counter.
Yet Barca did create lots of chances and were finally rewarded when Messi struck his fifth goal of the season in La Liga to take all three points.