La Liga Regular Season - 23
Athletic Club 4 - 2 FT Levante
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Matturro 17'
29' G. Guruzeta (I. Ruiz de Galarreta)
34' G. Guruzeta (I. Williams)
39' ↓ Y. Berchiche ↑A. Boiro
L. Castro 42'
HT
↓ C. Alvarez ↑K. Arriaga 46'
62' ↓ G. Guruzeta ↑R. Navarro
62' ↓ M. Jauregizar ↑A. Rego
↓ I. Romero ↑C. Espi 65'
↓ Dela ↑U. Elgezabal 65'
↓ P. Martinez ↑J. A. Olasagasti 65'
66' A. Paredes
76' ↓ I. Ruiz de Galarreta ↑U. Gomez
76' ↓ N. Williams ↑S. Sanchez
J. Toljan 77'
↓ U. Raghouber ↑I. Losada 81'
U. Elgezabal 81'
86' N. Serrano (S. Sanchez)
89' A. Rego
J. A. Olasagasti 90'+4
↓ K. Tunde ↑P. Cortes 90'+8
90'+8 ↓ N. Serrano ↑I. Lekue
90'+9 R. Navarro (I. Williams)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
Unai Simón 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Andoni Gorosabel 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Aitor Paredes 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aymeric Laporte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuri Berchiche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
39
Entry
Midfielders
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Mikel Jauregizar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
Nico Serrano 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Gorka Guruzeta 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.2
Rating
Nico Williams
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
Iñaki Williams
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Alex Padilla 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adama Boiro 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jesús Areso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Íñigo Lekue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Monreal Agundez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Navarro
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Alejandro Rego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Selton Sanchez 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
24
Minutes
7
Rating
Mikel Vesga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Urko Izeta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Levante
Goalkeepers
Mathew Ryan 
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
52
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Jeremy Toljan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián de la Fuente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Alan Matturro 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
Manuel Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ugo Raghouber
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Pablo Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Kareem Tunde
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Carlos Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Iván Romero
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Etta Eyong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Pablo Cuñat
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alejandro Primo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Unai Elgezabal 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Nacho Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pampín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kervin Arriaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Ander Olasagasti
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Oriol Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Espí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tai Abed Kassus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Losada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paco Cortés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/11/2025 | Levante | 0 - 2 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 07/03/2022 | Athletic Club | 3 - 1 | Levante | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 19/11/2021 | Levante | 0 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 04/03/2021 | Levante | 1 - 2 | Athletic Club | Copa del Rey | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 26/02/2021 | Levante | 1 - 1 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 11/02/2021 | Athletic Club | 1 - 1 | Levante | Copa del Rey | San Mamés Barria |
29/11/2025
07/03/2022
19/11/2021
04/03/2021
26/02/2021
11/02/2021
Athletic Club Win
Levante Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +40
P: 23 GD: +31
P: 23 GD: +20
P: 22 GD: +19
P: 23 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: +5
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -8
P: 23 GD: -9
P: 23 GD: -15
P: 23 GD: -8
P: 23 GD: -9
P: 23 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: -9
P: 23 GD: -14
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -12
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +49
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Guruzeta Brace Punishes Ten-Man Levante in San Mamés Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. Athletic Club’s clinical finishing and significant numerical advantage proved too much for a resilient but ultimately outgunned Levante side in a chaotic six-goal encounter.
The Matturro Dismissal and Early Siege
The tactical landscape at Estadio de San Mamés shifted violently in the 17th minute when A. Matturro was shown a straight red card for a professional foul. This early exit forced Levante into a deep defensive shell, which the Athletic Club frontline was all too happy to exploit. An Intensity score of 15.0 reflects the relentless pressure applied by the hosts following the incident. The breakthrough arrived in the 29th minute as Gorka Guruzeta latched onto a pass from I. Ruiz de Galarreta to fire home. The atmosphere in the cathedral of Basque football intensified as the visitors struggled to contain the wave of attacks that followed the dismissal.
Guruzeta Doubles Down Amidst Dominance
Athletic maintained their grip on the match, controlled possession with 55%, and effectively turned the pitch into a shooting gallery. The lead was doubled in the 34th minute when the evergreen Iñaki Williams turned provider, delivering a pinpoint cross for Gorka Guruzeta to head home his second of the afternoon. With a 22-6 shot advantage, the narrative was one of total dominance. A Balance rating of 3.7 indicates that while Athletic were largely in charge, the game retained a volatile edge. Williams, whose creative output was vital, ensured that the visitors had no respite, recording two assists during a performance that highlighted the gulf in quality between the two sides.
Late Flurry and Stoppage Time Drama
The final ten minutes descended into high-octane drama, as tired legs led to a frantic exchange of goals. Substitute U. Elgezabal gave the 10-man Levante a glimmer of hope with an 81st-minute strike, only for Nico Serrano to restore the two-goal cushion five minutes later. The scoring didn't stop there; J. A. Olasagasti found the net for the visitors in the 90th minute, momentarily threatening an unlikely comeback. However, Robert Navarro applied the finishing touch in the 9th minute of stoppage time to seal the 4-2 victory. Given the Stakes for Levante in their relegation fight, this loss is a bitter pill, while Athletic celebrate a victory that cements their mid-table status.
Key Questions
How did the red card for A. Matturro impact the match?
The dismissal forced Levante to play 73 minutes with ten men, allowing Athletic to dominate with 22 shots and 55% possession.
What made Gorka Guruzeta the Man of the Match?
Guruzeta’s clinical first-half brace set the tone, scoring twice from a 9.2-rated performance that spearheaded the Athletic attack.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A defensive breakdown late on saw three goals scored in the final nine minutes, fueled by impactful substitutions from both sides.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
San Mamés Braces for a Survival Scramble
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A high-pressure survival scrap as Athletic Club attempts to halt their freefall against a Levante side finding their rhythm.
The Setup
The atmosphere at the Estadio de San Mamés will be thick with anxiety on February 08, 2026. Athletic Club, traditionally a powerhouse of stability, finds itself in a precarious 14th position. Their recent Form is alarming, having secured only a single point from their last five outings (LLDLL). The absence of clinical finishing has left stars like Nico Williams and Oihan Sancet looking for answers against deep-set defenses. In contrast, Levante enters this clash with a glimmer of hope. Despite sitting 19th, their recent results (DWLDW) suggest a side that has finally found its Balance under pressure. The Stakes couldn't be higher for the visitors, who are looking to close the six-point gap and drag the Basques deeper into the mire.
Key Battle
The narrative of this match hinges on a clash of styles: Athletic’s aggressive home pressing versus Levante’s newfound defensive organization. With no specific individual matchups to highlight, the focus shifts to the collective units. Athletic’s midfield must find a way to break the lines and bypass a Levante backline that has grown increasingly resilient. If the home side fails to strike early, the frustration of the crowd could become Levante’s greatest ally, allowing the visitors to exploit spaces on the counter-attack.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where nerves dictate the tempo. Athletic Club will dominate possession and territory, peppered with bursts of pace from their Stars, but they face a formidable wall in goal. Mathew Ryan has been in inspired form, and his shot-stopping ability is likely to frustrate the San Mamés faithful. We anticipate a 1-1 draw; a result that does little to ease Athletic’s fears but keeps Levante’s dream of a great escape alive.