La Liga Regular Season - 3

Elche 2 - 0 FT Levante

Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero

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Fri, Aug 29
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Elche
2-0
Levante
⚡ Intensity 17
⚖️ Balance 13
🏆 Stakes 33
🎲 Upset 0
Elche crushes Levante without mercy

Elche executes ruthlessly as Levante's crisis deepens to three straight defeats

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. A clinical 2-0 victory for Elche over Levante exposes the chasm between a resurgent side and a team spiraling toward the abyss, with the hosts cementing their upward trajectory while the visitors sink deeper into crisis.

Suffocating control from the opening whistle

Elche arrived with a singular purpose: exploit Levante's defensive fragility. Commanding 67% possession, the hosts wove a match of perfect balance, marrying patient construction with clinical finishing. The intensity wasn't frantic—it was methodical and suffocating. Sixteen total shots against eleven for the visitors, with Rafa Mir leading the charge with a composed finish at 46' that broke the deadlock and announced Elche's intentions unmistakably.

The knockout blow in five devastating minutes

If Mir's opener was a warning, Rodrigo Mendoza's 51st-minute strike was execution. Pedro Bigas orchestrated the buildup from deep, proving Elche constructs with surgical precision. Two goals in five minutes transformed a contest into a monologue. Levante, managing just 33% possession, never found attacking rhythm. Their eleven attempts were desperation, not danger: merely one on target across ninety minutes.

Two trajectories, one verdict

The statistics narrate the entire story. Elche completed 503 passes from 568 attempts (89% accuracy) while Levante managed 216 from 272. A defense that has conceded seven goals in three matches was pierced without resistance. Levante remains rooted in 19th place with zero points after three consecutive defeats. Elche, conversely, solidifies seventh position with five points and a trajectory pointing toward sustained success.

Key Questions

What was the defining factor?

Elche's possession dominance (67%) combined with ruthless efficiency in the opening ten minutes of the second half when Mir and Mendoza ended any Levante hope.

What's at stake going forward?

Elche reinforces mid-table credentials. Levante faces an existential crisis—three straight defeats demand immediate tactical and psychological reset.

How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?

The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.

Match Statistics

Possession
67%
33%
Elche 67%
Levante 33%
Shots
16
11
Elche 16
Levante 11
Shots on Target
5
1
Elche 5
Levante 1
Expected Goals (xG)
1.11
1.01
Elche 1.11
Levante 1.01
Passes
568
272
Elche 568
Levante 272
Pass Accuracy
89%
79%
Elche 89%
Levante 79%
Corners
4
2
Elche 4
Levante 2
Fouls
14
17
Elche 14
Levante 17
Yellow Cards
1
2
Elche 1
Levante 2
Red Cards
0
0
Elche 0
Levante 0

Match Events

Jeremy Toljan 🟨 45'+3
HT
46' R. Mir (A. Rodriguez)
51' R. Mendoza (P. Bigas)
58' 🟨 Rodrigo Mendoza
J. Cabello J. Morales 🔄 62'
65' 🔄 R. Mir M. El Ghezouani
J. Toljan V. Garcia 🔄 68'
C. Alvarez J. A. Olasagasti 🔄 68'
70' 🔄 M. Aguado M. Neto
70' 🔄 A. Rodriguez Andre Silva
I. Romero C. Espi 🔄 84'
M. Sanchez I. Losada 🔄 84'
86' 🔄 G. Valera L. Petrot
86' 🔄 R. Mendoza F. Redondo Solari
FT

Player Cards

Season performance ratings for players in this match

Elche

Goalkeepers
M. Dituro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
V. Chust
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
2
interceptions
1
blocks
D. Affengruber
MAGNET
MAGNET
101
activity
101
activity
98
passes
3
duels
P. Bigas
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
1
assists
97%
pass acc
Midfielders
M. Aguado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
70
total mins
70
entry
A. Nunez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
R. Mendoza
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
A. Febas
MAGNET
MAGNET
68
activity
68
activity
58
passes
10
duels
G. Valera
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
key passes
4
key passes
0
assists
41%
pass acc
Forwards
A. Rodriguez
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
2
key passes
6.7
rating
R. Mir
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
BENCH
A. Iturbe
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
I. Pena
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
B. Diaby
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. Izquierdo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. Donald
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
L. Petrot
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
11
total mins
Started
entry
Josan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
M. Neto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
20
total mins
Started
entry
F. Redondo Solari
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
11
total mins
Started
entry
M. El Ghezouani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
25
total mins
Started
entry
A. Houary
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Andre Silva
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
20
total mins
Started
entry

Levante

Goalkeepers
M. Ryan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
J. Toljan
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
5%
pass acc
Dela
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
33%
pass acc
U. Elgezabal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
J. Cabello
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
62
total mins
62
entry
M. Sanchez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Midfielders
C. Alvarez
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
P. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
O. Rey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
90
total mins
Started
entry
R. Brugue
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
shots
2
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Forwards
I. Romero
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
6
fouls won
6
fouls won
8
Duels Won
0
pens won
BENCH
P. Cunat
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
A. Primo
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
V. Garcia
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
1
on target
M. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
D. Varela Pampin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
S. Lozano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
J. A. Olasagasti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
22
total mins
Started
entry
P. Cortes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
C. Espi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
13
total mins
Started
entry
I. Losada
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
13
total mins
Started
entry
J. Morales
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
28
total mins
Started
entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
29/08/2025 Elche 2 - 0 Levante La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
10/05/2025 Elche 1 - 3 Levante Segunda División Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
16/11/2024 Levante 1 - 1 Elche Segunda División Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
10/08/2024 Elche 0 - 1 Levante Friendlies Clubs Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
24/03/2024 Levante 3 - 2 Elche Segunda División Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
30/09/2023 Elche 0 - 0 Levante Segunda División Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
29/08/2025
2 - 0
La Liga Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
10/05/2025
1 - 3
Segunda División Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
16/11/2024
1 - 1
Segunda División Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
10/08/2024
0 - 1
Friendlies Clubs Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
24/03/2024
3 - 2
Segunda División Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
30/09/2023
0 - 0
Segunda División Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Elche Win
Levante Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Real Madrid 3 9 6 1 +5 WReal Madrid 2 - 1 Mallorca (30-08-2025)WOviedo 0 - 3 Real Madrid (24-08-2025)WReal Madrid 1 - 0 Osasuna (19-08-2025)
2 Athletic Club 3 9 6 3 +3 WReal Betis 1 - 2 Athletic Club (31-08-2025)WAthletic Club 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (25-08-2025)WAthletic Club 3 - 2 Sevilla (17-08-2025)
3 Villarreal 3 7 8 1 +7 DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Villarreal (31-08-2025)WVillarreal 5 - 0 Girona (24-08-2025)WVillarreal 2 - 0 Oviedo (15-08-2025)
4 Barcelona 3 7 7 3 +4 DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Barcelona (31-08-2025)WLevante 2 - 3 Barcelona (23-08-2025)WMallorca 0 - 3 Barcelona (16-08-2025)
5 Espanyol 3 7 5 3 +2 WEspanyol 1 - 0 Osasuna (31-08-2025)DReal Sociedad 2 - 2 Espanyol (24-08-2025)WEspanyol 2 - 1 Atletico Madrid (17-08-2025)
6 Getafe 3 6 4 4 0 LValencia 3 - 0 Getafe (29-08-2025)WSevilla 1 - 2 Getafe (25-08-2025)WCelta Vigo 0 - 2 Getafe (17-08-2025)
7 Elche 3 5 4 2 +2 WElche 2 - 0 Levante (29-08-2025)DAtletico Madrid 1 - 1 Elche (23-08-2025)DElche 1 - 1 Real Betis (18-08-2025)
8 Valencia 3 4 4 2 +2 WValencia 3 - 0 Getafe (29-08-2025)LOsasuna 1 - 0 Valencia (24-08-2025)DValencia 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (16-08-2025)
9 Rayo Vallecano 3 4 4 3 +1 DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Barcelona (31-08-2025)LAthletic Club 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (25-08-2025)WGirona 1 - 3 Rayo Vallecano (15-08-2025)
10 Alaves 3 4 3 3 0 DAlaves 1 - 1 Atletico Madrid (30-08-2025)LReal Betis 1 - 0 Alaves (22-08-2025)WAlaves 2 - 1 Levante (16-08-2025)
11 Real Betis 3 4 3 3 0 LReal Betis 1 - 2 Athletic Club (31-08-2025)WReal Betis 1 - 0 Alaves (22-08-2025)DElche 1 - 1 Real Betis (18-08-2025)
12 Sevilla 3 3 5 5 0 WGirona 0 - 2 Sevilla (30-08-2025)LSevilla 1 - 2 Getafe (25-08-2025)LAthletic Club 3 - 2 Sevilla (17-08-2025)
13 Osasuna 3 3 1 2 -1 LEspanyol 1 - 0 Osasuna (31-08-2025)WOsasuna 1 - 0 Valencia (24-08-2025)LReal Madrid 1 - 0 Osasuna (19-08-2025)
14 Oviedo 3 3 1 5 -4 WOviedo 1 - 0 Real Sociedad (30-08-2025)LOviedo 0 - 3 Real Madrid (24-08-2025)LVillarreal 2 - 0 Oviedo (15-08-2025)
15 Atletico Madrid 3 2 3 4 -1 DAlaves 1 - 1 Atletico Madrid (30-08-2025)DAtletico Madrid 1 - 1 Elche (23-08-2025)LEspanyol 2 - 1 Atletico Madrid (17-08-2025)
16 Real Sociedad 3 2 3 4 -1 LOviedo 1 - 0 Real Sociedad (30-08-2025)DReal Sociedad 2 - 2 Espanyol (24-08-2025)DValencia 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (16-08-2025)
17 Celta Vigo 3 2 2 4 -2 DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Villarreal (31-08-2025)DMallorca 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (23-08-2025)LCelta Vigo 0 - 2 Getafe (17-08-2025)
18 Mallorca 3 1 2 6 -4 LReal Madrid 2 - 1 Mallorca (30-08-2025)DMallorca 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (23-08-2025)LMallorca 0 - 3 Barcelona (16-08-2025)
19 Levante 3 0 3 7 -4 LElche 2 - 0 Levante (29-08-2025)LLevante 2 - 3 Barcelona (23-08-2025)LAlaves 2 - 1 Levante (16-08-2025)
20 Girona 3 0 1 10 -9 LGirona 0 - 2 Sevilla (30-08-2025)LVillarreal 5 - 0 Girona (24-08-2025)LGirona 1 - 3 Rayo Vallecano (15-08-2025)