La Liga Regular Season - 26
Levante 2 - 0 FT Alaves
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
V. Parada 20'
HT
51' P. Cortes
58' ↓ C. Alvarez ↑C. Espi
58' ↓ U. Raghouber ↑O. Rey
V. Parada 61'
V. Parada 61'
C. Alena 61'
↓ T. Martinez ↑F. Garces 63'
69' ↓ P. Cortes ↑J. Morales
↓ C. Alena ↑A. Guevara 72'
79' ↓ K. Tunde ↑I. Losada
79' ↓ I. Romero ↑K. Etta Eyong
L. Boye 80'
A. Sivera 88'
88' C. Espi
↓ A. Perez ↑A. Rebbach 90'
↓ A. Blanco ↑C. Protesoni 90'+1
P. Ibanez 90'+4
90'+7 C. Espi (K. Etta Eyong)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Levante
Goalkeepers
Mathew Ryan 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeremy Toljan 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Adrián de la Fuente
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Matias Moreno 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Manuel Sánchez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ugo Raghouber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Kareem Tunde
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Jon Ander Olasagasti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Álvarez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Paco Cortés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Iván Romero
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Pablo Cuñat 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alan Matturro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Víctor García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oriol Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai Vencedor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Espí 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.6
Rating
José Luis Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Losada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tai Abed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Etta Eyong 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
19
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Alaves
Goalkeepers
Antonio Sivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jonny Otto 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Nahuel Tenaglia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Pacheco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Parada 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
Ángel Pérez 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Pablo Ibáñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Blanco
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Carles Aleñá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Toni Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Lucas Boyé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Raúl Fernández
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Facundo Garcés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef Enriquez Lekhedim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ander Guevara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calebe Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Benavídez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Guridi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Suárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abderrahman Rebbach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aitor Mañas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Diabaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/08/2025 | Alaves | 2 - 1 | Levante | La Liga | Estadio Mendizorrotza |
| 27/07/2024 | Levante | 1 - 1 | Alaves | Friendlies Clubs | Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano |
| 17/06/2023 | Levante | 0 - 1 | Alaves | Segunda División | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 11/06/2023 | Alaves | 0 - 0 | Levante | Segunda División | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 29/04/2023 | Levante | 2 - 0 | Alaves | Segunda División | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 12/12/2022 | Alaves | 0 - 2 | Levante | Segunda División | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 15/05/2022 | Levante | 3 - 1 | Alaves | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 06/11/2021 | Alaves | 2 - 1 | Levante | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| 06/08/2021 | Levante | 0 - 1 | Alaves | Friendlies Clubs | Pinatar Arena Football Center |
| 08/05/2021 | Alaves | 2 - 2 | Levante | La Liga | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
Levante Win
Alaves Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +45
P: 26 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: -15
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +45
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Levante Strike Late to Ignite Survival Hopes
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 68/100. A massive statement from Levante as they capitalized on their numerical advantage to secure three vital points in their bid for top-flight survival.
Relentless Pressure at the Ciudad de Valencia
The Intensity was palpable from the first whistle at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia as Levante desperately hunted for a way out of the relegation mire. The match quickly transformed into a high-octane affair with a staggering total of 38 shots attempted throughout the evening. Early on, the Alaves backline held firm, surviving a barrage of 10 corners from the hosts. Mathew Ryan was called into action frequently, making four crucial saves to ensure the visitors didn't snatch an against-the-run-of-play opener. Despite controlling the flow of the game, the home side struggled to find the clinical edge required to break the deadlock during a frantic opening period.
The Dismissal of Parada
The tactical Balance of the encounter shifted dramatically in the 61st minute when V. Parada was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge. This moment changed the entire complexion of the match, forcing Alaves into a defensive shell as they attempted to grind out a point with ten men. The Stakes couldn't have been higher for the Granotas, who threw everything forward in search of a winner. Adrián de la Fuente was instrumental during this phase, not only anchoring the defence but providing three key passes that kept the pressure sustained. However, as the clock ticked past the 80th minute, frustration began to mount among the home faithful.
Espí’s Late Heroics
The deadlock was finally shattered in the 88th minute by substitute C. Espi, who proved to be the ultimate super-sub. His first goal sent the stadium into raptures, but the drama wasn't over. Deep into stoppage time, K. Etta Eyong provided a brilliant assist for Espi to bag his second, sealing a 2-0 victory that felt like much more than just three points. This Upset Factor victory against a higher-placed Alaves side moves Levante within striking distance of safety. It was a professional performance underscored by resilience, with De la Fuente earning the Man of the Match honours for his dominant all-around display in a game that kept everyone on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Key Questions
How did the red card for V. Parada impact the match?
The 61st-minute dismissal forced Alaves into a deep block, eventually allowing Levante to exploit the gaps and score twice late on.
What made Adrián de la Fuente the Man of the Match?
De la Fuente was immense, providing 3 key passes and maintaining defensive solidity to ensure Levante stayed in control throughout.
How dramatic was the late winner by Adrián de la Fuente?
While De la Fuente was the game's top performer, the goals actually came from Carlos Espí in a thrilling final ten minutes.
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.
Survival Instincts Clash at the Ciutat
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. Levante are running out of time to fix their disastrous home record and climb out of the bottom three before the safety line drifts out of reach.
The Setup
This February 27, the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia hosts a quintessential relegation scrap. Levante enter Matchday 26 sitting in 19th place, suffocated by a Form rating that highlights a glaring weakness: they have managed just one home win in twelve attempts this season. The pressure is immense. Conversely, Alaves arrive in 14th, looking to capitalize on their opponent's anxiety. While they aren't safe yet, their tactical Balance gives them a significant cushion over the drop zone that they are desperate to maintain.
Key Battle
With survival on the line, the tactical battle will be won in the transition phases. Levante's creative hub, led by Carlos Álvarez, must find a way to break through a disciplined Alaves backline featuring Jon Pacheco and Yusi. If Etta Eyong and Iván Romero cannot exploit the half-spaces, Levante risk being caught out by the physical presence of L. Boyé on the counter-attack.
Our Take
Our verdict points toward a nervous, high-Stakes encounter where the first goal will likely dictate everything. Levante will dominate possession out of necessity, but their lack of confidence at home is a massive psychological barrier. Alaves possess the clinical edge, particularly with their attacking Stars finding rhythm at the right moment. We expect the visitors to frustrate the home crowd, absorbing pressure before clinical finishing seals a result that could push Levante closer to the brink.