José Barkero is swamped by team-mates after scoring for Levante.
Levante UD's well-travelled midfielder José Barkero says he is thrilled to be helping the Liga side make a name for themselves in European competition at the first time of asking.Every European season throws up a surprise or two – and one result that definitely raised eyebrows was Levante UD's 3-0 UEFA Europa League round of 32 first-leg dismissal of Olympiacos FC last week.
UEFA Cup's comeback kings
The outcome at the Estadi Ciutat de València – earned by Pedro Ríos's early strike, a José Barkero penalty and Obafemi Martins's 56th-minute effort – leaves Juan Ignacio Martínez's side on the verge of the last 16.
The outcome at the Estadi Ciutat de València – earned by Pedro Ríos's early strike, a José Barkero penalty and Obafemi Martins's 56th-minute effort – leaves Juan Ignacio Martínez's side on the verge of the last 16.
Midfielder Barkero was one of the hosts' outstanding performers, contributing not just a goal but two assists in what proved a memorable win for the Grantoes. "I wouldn't call myself the Andrés Iniesta or Mesut Özil of Levante," the 33-year-old told UEFA.com. "I am the Barkero of Levante and that's more than enough for me.bet365 100% Euro Soccer Bonus.
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