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Levante 2-1 Barcelona: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Granotas Stun Blaugrana in Copa del Rey

Levante stunned Barcelona with a 2-1 win in the first leg of their last 16 tie in the Copa del Rey on Thursday evening.

Early goals from Erick Cabaco and Emmanuel Boateng sent the home fans into delirium before Philippe Coutinho's late penalty gave the visitors some hope.

The match got off to a flying start when Levante took a shock lead after just four minutes, as Erick Cabaco headed home from Ruben Rochina's free kick after some awful marking from the Barcelona defenders.

The hosts then deservedly doubled their lead with 18 minutes gone, as Boateng turned provider when his dinked pass allowed on-loan Real Madrid striker Borja Mayoral to fire across goal and into the back of the net.