Video: Aissa Mandi Faces Defeat with Levante Against Barcelona, Sparks Controversy!
Former Algerian defender Aissa Mandi started for Levante on Sunday in their match against Barcelona in La Liga, which ended in a 4-2 victory for the Catalan side.
Mandi delivered a decent performance against the league leaders, despite the four goals conceded by his team. The Algerian defender received a rating of 6.9 out of 10, making him the second-best player for Levante according to match ratings.
He was involved in one of the key moments of the match when the referee awarded a penalty to Barcelona after Mandi fouled young star Lamine Yamal inside the box.
The referee's decision sparked controversy among Levante players, with doubts about Barcelona's right to the penalty. However, the decision stood, allowing Barcelona to convert the opportunity into a goal.
Despite this incident, Mandi maintained a good rating compared to his teammates, indicating that his overall performance was not negative, even in defeat against one of the strongest clubs in the league.
This participation confirms Levante's coaching staff's continued reliance on the experience of the Algerian defender, who has a long career in European football, following previous stints with Real Betis and Villarreal, as well as Stade de Reims and Lille in France.
