Barcelona made it two wins from two at the start of their La Liga title defence in 2025/26.
Hansi Flick's side kicked off their campaign with a 3-0 win away at Mallorca last weekend and they battled back to seal a 3-2 victory on the road at Levante in their latest outing.
The hosts stormed into a controversial 2-0 half-time lead, before Barcelona instantly responded after the restart, as Pedri and Ferran Torres dragged them level.
A late own goal secured all three points for Flick, but Marcus Rashford's first La Liga start ended at half-time, as Flick withdrew the Manchester United loanee.
Barcelona secured Rashford's registration in time for the Mallorca game, and he made a late cameo in Palma, on August 16.
Flick opted to substitute the England international at the break, in favour of bringing on Dani Olmo as a No.10, with Raphinha moved out onto the left-side.
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Robert Lewandowski came off the bench late on, as he returns to full fitness, with Flick now having veteran striker back in place to start at Rayo Vallecano on August 31.
Flick offered a positive update on Rashford's performance but the fact he was the first player withdrawn is telling of his current squad status.
"Marcus had some situations in the first half where he showed how good he is and how he can help us," he said.
"Of course, in the second half, we had to change something. and Raphinha on the left is our No 11.
"'He knows everything [about how we play], what we want to do when comes inside. I think we got the changes right."
Flick's remark on Raphinha being more familiar on what is expected from the role indicates Rashford still has plenty to do, and he's behind the Brazilian in the attacking pecking order, plus Torres, Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal.
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