Unfortunately, the England international endured a night to forget after he was dragged off atthe break with his side trailing 2-0.
Flick’s changes, ultimately, proved vindicated as his side launched a stunning comeback with a late Unai Elgezabal own goal putting the seal on a 3-2 win.
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Asked about his decision to withdraw Rashford after the game, Flick said: ‘He showed us how good he is.
‘In the second half, I had to change things and put Raphinha back in the starting eleven. Fortunately, Pedri ‘s goal helped us.’
Raphinha’s introduction helped spark Barcelona’s comeback against Levante (Picture; Getty)
Barcelona fell behind early in the match as Ivan Romero capitalised on space inside the box to slot home in the 15th minute.
Levante doubled their lead before the break. Alejandro Balde was penalised for handball following a VAR review, and Jose Luis Morales converted the resulting penalty to leave the defending champions with a mountain to climb.
Barcelona fought after the interval and Pedri pulled one back with a stunning strike in the 49th, finding the top corner.
Pedri’s goal brought Barcelona back into their match against Levante (Picture: Getty)
‘We know this isn’t an easy pitch. In the first half, we didn’t play with enough pace,’ Pedri said after the match. ‘I’m happy with the team’s reaction.’
Ferran Torres, who had earlier been denied by the crossbar, levelled the score three minutes later with a well-taken volley.
The match appeared destined for a draw until stoppage time, when Levante’s Unai Elgezabal inadvertently headed Lamine Yamal’s pinpoint cross into his own net.
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