La Liga Gameweek 9

Deportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 FT Levante

Estadio de Riazor

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Futmetrix Verdict
33
FT
Fri, Oct 16
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Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Levante
⚡ Intensity 26
⚖️ Balance 35
🏆 Stakes 10
🎲 Upset 32
Late drama rescues vital point.

Win Probability

  • Deportivo La Coruna 45%
  • Draw 28%
  • Levante 27%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Late Heroics Deny Deportivo in Tense Stalemate

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A late equaliser at Estadio de Riazor rescued a precious point for the visitors while exposing the hosts' inability to kill off a tight contest.

Early Exchanges

The iconic Estadio de Riazor provided a magnificent backdrop for a clash that wasted no time getting up to speed. Surprisingly, it was Levante who edged possession with 54 percent of the ball, calmly circulating passes to silence the vocal home support. However, Deportivo La Coruna posed a constant threat on the counter-attack, turning the pitch into an end-to-end spectacle. The sheer Intensity of the opening hour was staggering, with the two sides combining for a massive 24 shots in total, nine of which troubled the goalkeepers. Amidst this relentless barrage, visiting defender Dela delivered an absolute masterclass at the back, putting his body on the line to intercept danger and keep his struggling side firmly rooted in the contest during the heaviest storms.

The Breakthrough

As the second half unfolded, the tactical Balance of the match finally tipped in favour of the hosts. The relentless pressure paid dividends in the 63rd minute when Bil Nsongo found a sliver of space in the box and lashed home the opening goal. That breakthrough sent Riazor into raptures and piled immense pressure on a visiting side desperate to climb away from the relegation zone. Given the towering Stakes for the Valencian outfit, they had no choice but to throw caution to the wind and push bodies forward. The match opened up completely, abandoning midfield shape in favour of chaotic transitions that left both defences horribly exposed to the counter-attack.

A Bench-Made Rescue

Just as the home faithful began anticipating a hard-fought victory, a masterstroke from the dugout altered the narrative. The introduction of Petar Ratkov on 69 minutes completely transformed the visiting attack. The substitute's immediate impact provided the ultimate Upset Factor, as he brilliantly set up Daniel Requena Sánchez to slot home an 82nd-minute equaliser. That late sucker punch silenced the local crowd and ensured the spoils were shared. For the visitors, escaping with a point feels like a massive lifeline in their ongoing fight for survival. Meanwhile, the hosts are left to rue another squandered advantage, as their habit of collecting frustrating draws continues to hamper their ambitions of climbing higher into the top half of the table.

Key Questions

How did substitute Reque change the game?

Reque struck the vital 82nd-minute equaliser, brilliantly finishing off an assist from substitute Petar Ratkov to steal a crucial away point for his relegation-threatened side.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
46%
54%
Deportivo La Coruna 46%
Levante 54%
Shots
13
11
Deportivo La Coruna 13
Levante 11
Shots on Target
5
4
Deportivo La Coruna 5
Levante 4
Expected Goals (xG)
1.01
0.82
Deportivo La Coruna 1.01
Levante 0.82
Passes
374
422
Deportivo La Coruna 374
Levante 422
Corners
3
5
Deportivo La Coruna 3
Levante 5
Fouls
17
12
Deportivo La Coruna 17
Levante 12
Yellow Cards
2
2
Deportivo La Coruna 2
Levante 2
Red Cards
0
0
Deportivo La Coruna 0
Levante 0

Match Events

Iván Romero 🟨 33'
42' 🟨 Luismi Cruz
HT
62' 🔄 ↓ Luismi Cruz ↑Adama Traoré
62' 🔄 ↓ Ximo Navarro ↑Adria Altimira
63' ⚽ Bil Nsongo
↓ Enzo Bardeli ↑Jon Ander Olasagasti 🔄 69'
↓ Oriol Rey ↑Petar Ratkov 🔄 69'
↓ Nacho Pérez Gómez ↑Jeremy Toljan 🔄 76'
80' 🔄 ↓ Riki Rodríguez ↑Angeliño
80' 🔄 ↓ Yeremay Hernández ↑Jonathan Asp Jensen
Daniel Requena Sánchez (Petar Ratkov) ⚽ 82'
85' 🔄 ↓ Bright Ede ↑Miguel Loureiro
↓ Thiago Cruz Fernandez ↑Víctor García 🔄 90'+3
90'+6 🟨 Adria Altimira
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Deportivo La Coruna

Goalkeepers
Leo Román
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ximo Navarro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
José María Giménez
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Bright Ede
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Giacomo Quagliata
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Luismi Cruz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Mario Soriano
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Diego Villares
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Riki Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Forwards
Peke
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
B. Nsongo
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
BENCH
Álvaro Fernández
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrià Altimira
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Angeliño
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Loureiro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Noubi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yayo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Asp Jensen
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
David Mella
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martín Ochoa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Traoré
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Levante

Goalkeepers
Mathew Ryan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ignacio Pérez
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Dela
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
70%
Pass Acc
IfeanyiIfeanyi Ndukwe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Enzo Bardeli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Oriol Rey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Reque
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
Roger Brugué
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Romero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Fernández
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Pablo Cuñat
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
I. Galdin
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Víctor García
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Cabello
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aïssa Mandi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Tape-Kobrissa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Toljan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Ander Olasagasti
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Paco Cortés
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yanis Musuayi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petar Ratkov
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.1
Rating

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
01/25/2025 Deportivo La Coruna 1 - 2 Levante Segunda División Estadio Abanca-Riazor
10/24/2024 Levante 2 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna Segunda División Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
01/27/2018 Deportivo La Coruna 2 - 2 Levante La Liga Estadio de Riazor
08/26/2017 Levante 2 - 2 Deportivo La Coruna La Liga Ciutat de València
03/19/2016 Deportivo La Coruna 2 - 1 Levante La Liga Estadio de Riazor
11/07/2015 Levante 1 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna La Liga Ciutat de València
05/17/2015 Deportivo La Coruna 2 - 0 Levante La Liga Estadio de Riazor
01/09/2015 Levante 0 - 0 Deportivo La Coruna La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia (Valencia)
04/13/2013 Levante 0 - 4 Deportivo La Coruna La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia (Valencia)
11/18/2012 Deportivo La Coruna 0 - 2 Levante La Liga Estadio Municipal de Riazor (A Coruña (La Coruña))
01/25/2025
Segunda División Estadio Abanca-Riazor
10/24/2024
Segunda División Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
01/27/2018
La Liga Estadio de Riazor
08/26/2017
La Liga Ciutat de València
03/19/2016
La Liga Estadio de Riazor
11/07/2015
La Liga Ciutat de València
05/17/2015
La Liga Estadio de Riazor
01/09/2015
La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia (Valencia)
04/13/2013
La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia (Valencia)
11/18/2012
La Liga Estadio Municipal de Riazor (A Coruña (La Coruña))
Deportivo La Coruna Win
Levante Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 9 27 39 9 +30 WReal Betis 2 - 5 Barcelona (17-10-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Getafe (10-10-2026)WSevilla 1 - 3 Barcelona (19-09-2026)WBarcelona 7 - 2 Racing Santander (16-09-2026)WLevante 2 - 4 Barcelona (13-09-2026)
2 Atletico Madrid 9 22 19 8 +11 WEspanyol 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (17-10-2026)WAlaves 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid (10-10-2026)WAtletico Madrid 2 - 1 Real Madrid (20-09-2026)WAtletico Madrid 4 - 0 Osasuna (16-09-2026)WReal Sociedad 0 - 3 Atletico Madrid (13-09-2026)
3 Real Madrid 9 21 23 9 +14 WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Sevilla (18-10-2026)WReal Madrid 1 - 0 Villarreal (10-10-2026)LAtletico Madrid 2 - 1 Real Madrid (20-09-2026)WElche 2 - 3 Real Madrid (15-09-2026)WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (12-09-2026)
4 Real Betis 9 19 16 14 +2 LReal Betis 2 - 5 Barcelona (17-10-2026)WReal Betis 5 - 2 Osasuna (11-10-2026)DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Real Betis (20-09-2026)WReal Betis 1 - 0 Getafe (17-09-2026)WVillarreal 1 - 2 Real Betis (14-09-2026)
5 Real Sociedad 9 16 17 17 0 WMalaga 2 - 5 Real Sociedad (18-10-2026)WReal Sociedad 3 - 2 Deportivo La Coruna (11-10-2026)WValencia 2 - 3 Real Sociedad (20-09-2026)LReal Sociedad 0 - 3 Atletico Madrid (13-09-2026)WElche 2 - 3 Real Sociedad (07-09-2026)
6 Sevilla 9 14 14 16 -2 LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Sevilla (18-10-2026)DLevante 3 - 3 Sevilla (12-10-2026)LSevilla 1 - 3 Barcelona (19-09-2026)WDeportivo La Coruna 0 - 1 Sevilla (16-09-2026)WSevilla 1 - 0 Valencia (11-09-2026)
7 Alaves 9 11 13 10 +3 LCelta Vigo 2 - 1 Alaves (18-10-2026)LAlaves 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid (10-10-2026)DAthletic Club 0 - 0 Alaves (19-09-2026)LAlaves 0 - 1 Valencia (15-09-2026)LRacing Santander 2 - 1 Alaves (12-09-2026)
8 Celta Vigo 9 11 10 7 +3 WCelta Vigo 2 - 1 Alaves (18-10-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Celta Vigo (11-10-2026)WCelta Vigo 5 - 0 Racing Santander (19-09-2026)DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Malaga (13-09-2026)DGetafe 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (07-09-2026)
9 Deportivo La Coruna 9 11 13 12 +1 DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Levante (16-10-2026)LReal Sociedad 3 - 2 Deportivo La Coruna (11-10-2026)DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Real Betis (20-09-2026)LDeportivo La Coruna 0 - 1 Sevilla (16-09-2026)DGetafe 1 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna (13-09-2026)
10 Osasuna 9 11 10 18 -8 WOsasuna 2 - 0 Racing Santander (18-10-2026)LReal Betis 5 - 2 Osasuna (11-10-2026)DOsasuna 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (19-09-2026)LAtletico Madrid 4 - 0 Osasuna (16-09-2026)LOsasuna 0 - 2 Espanyol (12-09-2026)
11 Levante 9 10 15 17 -2 WLevante 3 - 1 Athletic Club (21-10-2026)DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Levante (16-10-2026)DLevante 3 - 3 Sevilla (12-10-2026)LVillarreal 3 - 1 Levante (20-09-2026)LLevante 2 - 4 Barcelona (13-09-2026)
12 Villarreal 9 9 13 13 0 DVillarreal 0 - 0 Elche (17-10-2026)LReal Madrid 1 - 0 Villarreal (10-10-2026)WVillarreal 3 - 1 Levante (20-09-2026)WMalaga 1 - 3 Villarreal (17-09-2026)LVillarreal 1 - 2 Real Betis (14-09-2026)
13 Athletic Club 8 9 8 9 -1 LLevante 3 - 1 Athletic Club (21-10-2026)DValencia 0 - 0 Athletic Club (17-10-2026)DAthletic Club 0 - 0 Alaves (19-09-2026)DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Elche (12-09-2026)WAthletic Club 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (05-09-2026)
14 Rayo Vallecano 8 9 12 17 -5 DGetafe 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (19-10-2026)DOsasuna 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (19-09-2026)WRayo Vallecano 2 - 1 Espanyol (15-09-2026)LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (12-09-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 2 Racing Santander (05-09-2026)
15 Getafe 9 9 5 11 -6 DGetafe 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (19-10-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Getafe (10-10-2026)WGetafe 1 - 0 Malaga (20-09-2026)LReal Betis 1 - 0 Getafe (17-09-2026)DGetafe 1 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna (13-09-2026)
16 Espanyol 9 8 11 12 -1 LEspanyol 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (17-10-2026)DMalaga 1 - 1 Espanyol (09-10-2026)LEspanyol 1 - 3 Elche (18-09-2026)LRayo Vallecano 2 - 1 Espanyol (15-09-2026)WOsasuna 0 - 2 Espanyol (12-09-2026)
17 Racing Santander 9 8 13 25 -12 LOsasuna 2 - 0 Racing Santander (18-10-2026)DRacing Santander 2 - 2 Valencia (11-10-2026)LCelta Vigo 5 - 0 Racing Santander (19-09-2026)LBarcelona 7 - 2 Racing Santander (16-09-2026)WRacing Santander 2 - 1 Alaves (12-09-2026)
18 Elche 9 7 11 17 -6 DVillarreal 0 - 0 Elche (17-10-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Celta Vigo (11-10-2026)WEspanyol 1 - 3 Elche (18-09-2026)LElche 2 - 3 Real Madrid (15-09-2026)DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Elche (12-09-2026)
19 Valencia 9 6 6 15 -9 DValencia 0 - 0 Athletic Club (17-10-2026)DRacing Santander 2 - 2 Valencia (11-10-2026)LValencia 2 - 3 Real Sociedad (20-09-2026)WAlaves 0 - 1 Valencia (15-09-2026)LSevilla 1 - 0 Valencia (11-09-2026)
20 Malaga 9 4 6 18 -12 LMalaga 2 - 5 Real Sociedad (18-10-2026)DMalaga 1 - 1 Espanyol (09-10-2026)LGetafe 1 - 0 Malaga (20-09-2026)LMalaga 1 - 3 Villarreal (17-09-2026)DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Malaga (13-09-2026)

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