The new genius from La Masia who makes us fall in love: the notes from the Levante-Barça match

BarcelonaBarça continues to score goals, but they had to suffer quite a bit against a daring opponent like Levante (2-4). A perfect start to the season in which Hansi Flick's team does not need to play at their best level to leave rival defenses shredded in their wake. The victory at the Ciutat de València will serve to remind everyone that opponents play after the final scare. It is good to keep that in mind. In football, nobody gives you anything for free.

A dream come true

Every year the miracle is reproduced. Because in the end, it is not a miracle at all. Miracles, if they exist, are performed by saints and the chosen ones. At Barça, everything that happens is the result of a job well done. Xavi Espart's goal was magical; at the moment he scored it, we could all imagine the nights he had dreamed of scoring a goal in the first division with Barça. Yes, dreams come true. A pity about the mistake on the 'granota' team's goal. Be that as it may, it is a delight to see how he plays, to see how he understands the game, how he contributes to the interior game, and every day he seems more daring. May it last.

The opponent plays, do you remember?

Since Barça always wants to have the ball and usually has the best players, we sometimes forget about the opponent when we analyze the match. If Barça wins, it's to their credit. If Barça loses, it's because they didn't do well. And sometimes Barça goleads because the opponent isn't having a good day or loses because the opponent plays better. Levante had good moments and ended up dreaming of a draw. It's a fun, daring team, the kind people like. And in the final minutes, they pressed Flick's team hard, which allows us to remember that opponents play too, and if Barça goleads, it is very meritorious. Let's value our opponents. If we do, we will value this Barça even more.

We should talk more about Eric Garcia

It must be uncomfortable to play with that mask, but Eric Garcia has already gotten used to it. He is the punching bag; lately, he is always the one taking the hits. In a team with players like Lamine Yamal, injustices are often committed. In an increasingly selfish and individualistic society, this tends to happen. We try to explain a collective sport by talking about specific names, which prevents us from valuing the work of players like Eric. The one from Martorell does everything right. Wherever he plays. Key players for winning titles.

Lamine Yamal: boy, you are not normal

I do not have the feeling that we are seeing the best Lamine Yamal. We all know that, when he wants, he can play at a higher level. And, despite everything, in every match he leaves his mark. If the player from Rocafonda continues like this for a few more years, it is scary to think how far he can go. He is still just a teenager who, in every match, does his thing. He has already gone three consecutive matches in La Liga scoring two goals; on the day of the match against Feyenoord, he debuted as a goalscorer with a free kick. Numbers, data, and sensations that we haven't experienced since Messi. It's crazy.