La Liga - Regular Season - 5
Saturday 20 September 202512:00
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Score & Verdict

Girona
0
-
Levante
4

Expected Goals (xG)

0.50
Girona
vs
2.88
Levante

FutMetrix Score

58
worth_watching
+37
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58
FULL TIME
Sat 20 Sep
Girona
0-4
Levante
Intensity
81
⚖️ Balance
4
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
+37 vs pre-game
Girona crumbles; Levante runs riot with 4-0 demolition

Levante dismantles Girona with red-card chaos and ruthless execution

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. A 4-0 demolition that exposes Girona's defensive fragility and confirms Levante as a genuine threat in the relegation battle.

Chaos erupts: Two red cards transform the six-pointer

This was supposed to be a tight relegation fight. Instead, it became a masterclass in how intensity can spiral into disaster. Axel Witsel saw red in the 30th minute for a reckless foul, leaving Girona with ten men at Estadi de Montilivi. Then came the knockout blow: Vitor Reis followed him down the tunnel in the 46th, and the balance of the match evaporated instantly. Girona was now playing with nine.

Levante seizes the moment: Two goals before the break

Levante didn't waste a second of their numerical advantage. Etta Eyong broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, assisted by J. Toljan, and just six minutes into the second half, Carlos Álvarez doubled the lead. The stakes had shifted completely. Levante dominated with 65% possession and 14 total shots; Girona mustered just seven and managed only 0.50 xG.

Romero and Koyalipou deliver the final blows

Iván Romero completed a commanding display with his 70th-minute goal, set up by Eyong—who finished with an 8.0 rating, a goal, and an assist. The upset factor came in the 90th: substitute G. Koyalipou, introduced in the 72nd minute, sealed the rout and summed up Levante's total superiority. Girona's defensive collapse leaves them rooted to the bottom with just one point from five games; Levante, meanwhile, has found some breathing room with four points from their last outing.

Key Questions

How did Axel Witsel's red card impact the match?

It transformed a competitive fixture into a rout. Girona's numerical disadvantage from the 30th minute allowed Levante to control tempo and score twice before halftime.

How did Iván Romero change the game?

Romero was already on the pitch and delivered a 70th-minute goal to seal Levante's dominance. His clinical finishing epitomized their clinical execution.

Why is this match rated 58/100?

Our Futmetrix algorithm analyzed intensity, balance, and stakes. The final score of 58/100 places this match in the "Worth Watching" category.

Match Statistics

Possession
Shots
On Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Total Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards

Match Events

8'🟨
Arnau Martínez
18'🟨
Axel Witsel
🟨24'
Unai Vencedor
30'🟨
Axel Witsel
30'🟥
Axel Witsel
🟨37'
Carlos Álvarez
43'
Etta Eyong
Assist: J. Toljan
HT
46'🟥
Vitor Reis
46'🔄
Y. Asprilla
↑ H. Rincon
46'🔄
A. Martinez
↑ A. Frances
49'
C. Alvarez
53'🔄
J. Roca
↑ Portu
53'🔄
V. Vanat
↑ J. E. Solis Romero
🔄55'
U. Vencedor
↑ J. A. Olasagasti
🟨57'
Manuel Sánchez
62'🟨
Hugo Rincón
70'
I. Romero
Assist: Etta Eyong
🔄71'
I. Romero
↑ P. Martinez
🔄71'
O. Rey
↑ J. Morales
🔄72'
Etta Eyong
↑ G. Koyalipou
🔄72'
C. Alvarez
↑ K. Arriaga
75'🔄
A. Ounahi
↑ B. Gil
90'
G. Koyalipou
FT

Player Match Cards

Girona

4-5-1
GK
P. Gazzaniga
Provocateur
Provocateur
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls
1
Duels
0
Pens W
DEF
A. Martinez
👻InvisibleNothing to note
Vitor Reis
Friendly Fire
Friendly Fire
0
Mistake
0
Mistak
1
Fouls
5.2
Rating
D. Blind
Provocateur
Provocateur
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls
7
Duels
0
Pens W
A. Moreno
NPC
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minute
24%
Pass A
6.9
Rating
MID
Y. Asprilla
👻InvisibleNothing to note
I. Martin
NPC
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minute
25%
Pass A
6.2
Rating
A. Witsel
Friendly Fire
Friendly Fire
0
Mistake
0
Mistak
2
Fouls
5.2
Rating
A. Ounahi
Provocateur
Provocateur
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls
8
Duels
0
Pens W
J. Roca
👻InvisibleNothing to note
ATK
V. Vanat
👻InvisibleNothing to note
Bench
D. Livakovic
Spectator
Spectator
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conced
0
Minute
V. Krapyvtsov
Spectator
Spectator
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conced
0
Minute
H. Rincon
👻InvisibleNothing to note
46'
A. Frances
👻InvisibleNothing to note
46'
D. van de Beek
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
J. E. Solis Romero
👻InvisibleNothing to note
53'
C. Stuani
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
Portu
👻InvisibleNothing to note
53'
A. Ruiz
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
B. Gil
Sweeper
Sweeper
1
Cleanups
1
Cleanu
1
Interc
0
Blocks
75'

Levante

4-4-2
GK
M. Ryan
👻InvisibleNothing to note
DEF
J. Toljan
Architect
Architect
2
Key Passes
2
Key Pa
1
Assist
46%
Pass A
U. Elgezabal
Magnet
Magnet
90
Activity
90
Activi
85
Passes
5
Duels
M. Moreno
Magnet
Magnet
80
Activity
80
Activi
77
Passes
3
Duels
M. Sanchez
Wall
Wall
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbl
3
Tackle
75%
Duel W
MID
C. Alvarez
Finisher
Finisher
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
U. Vencedor
Bruiser
Bruiser
3
Fouls
3
Fouls
Yellow
Cards
0
Tackle
O. Rey
NPC
NPC
71
Minutes
71
Minute
55%
Pass A
6.9
Rating
R. Brugue
Provocateur
Provocateur
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls
7
Duels
0
Pens W
ATK
Etta Eyong
Sniper
Sniper
50%
Conversion
50%
Conver
1
Goals
2
Shots
I. Romero
Finisher
Finisher
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
Bench
P. Cunat
Spectator
Spectator
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conced
0
Minute
J. Cabello
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
V. Garcia
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
Dela
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
D. Varela Pampin
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
J. A. Olasagasti
👻InvisibleNothing to note
55'
P. Martinez
Stormtrooper
Stormtrooper
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Tar
71'
K. Arriaga
👻InvisibleNothing to note
72'
J. Morales
👻InvisibleNothing to note
71'
G. Koyalipou
Clutch Hero
Clutch Hero
0
Goal Time
0
Goal T
0
Impact
7.5
Rating
72'
I. Losada
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events
C. Espi
Cameo
Cameo
0
Minutes
0
Minute
0
Touche
None
Events

Head to Head Record

12/05/2019
La Liga
Estadi Montilivi
04/01/2019
La Liga
Ciutat de València
31/03/2018
La Liga
Estadi Montilivi
05/11/2017
La Liga
Ciutat de València
13/05/2017
Segunda División
Ciutat de València
04/12/2016
Segunda División
Estadi Montilivi
Girona Win
Levante Win
Draw

After Matchweek 5

P
5
GF
10
GA
2
GD
+8
W
Win
W
Win
W
Win
W
Win
W
Win
P
5
GF
16
GA
3
GD
+13
W
Win
W
Win
D
Draw
W
Win
W
Win
P
5
GF
10
GA
4
GD
+6
W
Win
L
Loss
D
Draw
W
Win
W
Win
P
5
GF
8
GA
7
GD
+1
L
Loss
W
Win
W
Win
D
Draw
W
Win
P
5
GF
7
GA
4
GD
+3
W
Win
D
Draw
W
Win
D
Draw
D
Draw
P
5
GF
6
GA
6
GD
0
L
Loss
L
Loss
W
Win
W
Win
W
Win
P
5
GF
6
GA
7
GD
-1
L
Loss
W
Win
L
Loss
W
Win
W
Win
P
5
GF
8
GA
6
GD
+2
W
Win
D
Draw
L
Loss
W
Win
D
Draw
P
5
GF
9
GA
8
GD
+1
W
Win
D
Draw
W
Win
L
Loss
L
Loss
P
5
GF
5
GA
5
GD
0
L
Loss
W
Win
D
Draw
L
Loss
W
Win
P
5
GF
6
GA
8
GD
-2
W
Win
L
Loss
W
Win
L
Loss
D
Draw
P
5
GF
6
GA
5
GD
+1
D
Draw
W
Win
D
Draw
D
Draw
L
Loss
P
5
GF
4
GA
4
GD
0
L
Loss
W
Win
L
Loss
W
Win
L
Loss
P
5
GF
5
GA
6
GD
-1
D
Draw
L
Loss
D
Draw
L
Loss
W
Win
P
5
GF
9
GA
9
GD
0
W
Win
D
Draw
L
Loss
L
Loss
L
Loss
P
5
GF
4
GA
6
GD
-2
D
Draw
D
Draw
D
Draw
D
Draw
L
Loss
P
5
GF
1
GA
8
GD
-7
L
Loss
L
Loss
W
Win
L
Loss
L
Loss
P
5
GF
5
GA
9
GD
-4
L
Loss
L
Loss
L
Loss
D
Draw
D
Draw
P
5
GF
5
GA
10
GD
-5
D
Draw
L
Loss
L
Loss
D
Draw
L
Loss
P
5
GF
2
GA
15
GD
-13
L
Loss
D
Draw
L
Loss
L
Loss
L
Loss
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