Another three points as FC Barcelona were made to work hard for their victory away to Levante Badalona (0-2). Marta and Alexia scored the goals in the second half to confirm victory and maintain a four point lead at the top of the league ahead of Real Madrid.

It wasn't easy. After qualifying for the Champions League final, a much changed FC Barcelona side had to dig deep to break the deadlock against a combative and defensive Levante Badalona. Chance creation was difficult, with a Salma shot and a Marta Torrejón header not enough during a first half when both María and Cata Coll had little to do.

Goal finally comes

Pajor, Alexia, and Aitana made the difference when they came on, but none of them were involved in the opener. Claudia Pina put in a superb corner, and Patri and Marta did the rest with two headers. 

No change even at 0-1 as Pere Romeu's side dominated possession, but the woodwork and home keeper prevented further goals, despite Pajor and Alexia's best efforts.

Alexia scores

Reward came in the final push, Alexia scoring a penalty to seal the win. A tough match that brought three more points to make the lead four in the league table, ahead of Real Madrid, with another match chalked off as the season draws to a close. Next up, a home match at the Estadi Johan Cruyff against Deportivo Abanca (4 May, kickoff 5.30pm CEST). 

MATCH STATS

Llevant Badalona, 0
Barça, 2

Llevant Badalona: María, Pujadas, Laura, S. Majarín (min 71), Júlia Mora, M. Llompart (Vasconcelos, min 86), Ana G. (Cubedo, min 71), Lee, M. Portales (Banini, min 63), E. Julve e Irina (Chebbak, min 71)
Barça: Cata Coll, Jana, Paralluelo (Alexia, min 56), Marta, Pina (Ona Batlle, min 74), Patri (Paredes, min 8, Vicky, Engen, Brugts, Caño (Pajor, min 56) y Schertenleib (Aitana, min 56)

Goals: 0-1, Marta (min 60); 0-2, Alexia (pen.) (min 88)

Referee: Martínez Martínez. Yellow cards for Paralluelo (min 33), Pina (min 63), and Rebecca (min 76).

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