Barcelona Femeni were finally stopped as Levante ended their 79-game winning streak at Estadi Johan Cruyff.
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Barcelona drew Levante 1-1 They had won 79 consecutive matches earlier at home Lead the Primera Division by nine points GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The Blaugranas are the indisputable Queen of Spain as they have conquered Liga F on eight occasions since their inaugural win in 2011-12. They have been a force to reckon with at home as they had won 79 matches in a row across all competitions.
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However, their mesmerizing run, which started back in 2019, came to a screeching halt on Wednesday as Lucy Bronze and Co. were held to a draw by Levante. Salma Paralluelo opened the scoring for the hosts but Alba Redondo's 55th-minute equaliser stopped their juggernaut.
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It is the first time that Barcelona women have failed to win a game at the Johan Cruyff Arena. However, they still sit comfortably at the top of the standings with a nine-point advantage over second-placed Real Madrid.
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After a subdued performance against Levante, Jonatan Giraldez's troops will be eager to get back to winning ways as quickly as possible. However, they face a stern test against Atletico Madrid in their next fixture on Sunday.