Arrival at the stadium Levante, somewhat bumpy, was a harbinger of what awaited Barça in the first half. Only the bus carrying the players could access the parking lot of the Valencian stadium, so Xavi and all the members of the technical staff had to get off theirs earlier than expected and arrived at the field on foot, to the surprise of the fans who were waiting for the arrival of the teams.
The first part was a continuation of what was seen in Frankfurt. Many turnovers, many gifts to Levante and less intensity than the rival. looked at Xavi on the bench very pissed off, trying to recharge his players. In full general thickness, Ter Stegen he showed off with a save after a ‘maradonianana’ or ‘messianica’ play by Moralesa goal that ended up saving under sticks Eric. Earlier, the German generated Barça’s only chance to score in the first half with an assist from his goal to Ferranwhich the Valencian failed to take advantage of.
Although the second half began with a very clear chance to Ferran Torresthe collegiate Martinez Munuera was the protagonist after the resumption. The Andalusian took a ‘little penalty’ out of his sleeve for a fight between Alves Y Son within the area. I note Morales and only three minutes later Munuera signaled a new penalty, this time for an involuntary hand of Eric Garciaof those that were not whistled before but in modern football yes.
But then the figure of Ter Stegen. The German, who had already made a save after Morales’ play in the first half, guessed the intention of Roger and saved the penalty. His stop gave life to Barça, it coincided with the entry of Gavi Y Pedri to the field and with the Barça comeback. The goals were scored Aubameyang, Pedri Y Lukebut the German’s two saves have the same value as the goals scored by his teammates.
After a few months in which the German has been discussed and has acted below his level on many occasions, Ter Stegen He has shown in recent games that he is also coming back. But neither Ter The steps Nor did anyone imagine that the third penalty would come, this time indisputable, due to a clear stomp of Lenglet a Danny Gomez. Munuera He will go down in history for being the first referee to award three penalties against Barça in the same League match. There was a hat-trick from penalties, but no hat-trick from Ter Stegen, which could not stop Melero’s launch. He couldn’t save the third penalty, but he saved Barça, because without his previous saves, the goal from Luke de Jong it would have been no use
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