La Liga Gameweek 6
Levante 3 - 1 FT Athletic Club
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' Roger Brugué (Daniel Requena Sánchez)
22' Roger Brugué
↓ Mikel Jauregizar ↑Iñaki Williams 45'
↓ Johaneko Louis-Jean ↑Peio Canales 45'
HT
Maroan Sannadi 61'
Alex Berenguer 67'
72' ↓ Roger Brugué ↑Víctor García
72' ↓ Iván Romero ↑Oriol Rey
72' ↓ Petar Ratkov ↑Karl Etta Eyong
Aymeric Laporte 73'
77' Karl Etta Eyong
80' Jeremy Toljan
↓ Robert Navarro Muñoz ↑Nico Williams 81'
↓ Iñigo Ruiz De Galarreta ↑Aitor Paredes 81'
↓ Hugo Rincón Lumbreras ↑Alejandro Rego Mora 81'
83' ↓ Jeremy Toljan ↑Nacho Pérez Gómez
85' ↓ Thiago Cruz Fernandez ↑Paco Cortés
Yuri Berchiche 90'+6
90'+8 Karl 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
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ignacio Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dela
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
IfeanyiIfeanyi Ndukwe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Sánchez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Jon Ander Olasagasti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oriol Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Bardeli
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Paco Cortés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Thiago Fernández
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Pablo Cuñat 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
I. Galdin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Tape-Kobrissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Toljan 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jorge Cabello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Víctor García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aïssa Mandi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reque 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
Roger Brugué 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.6
Rating
Petar Ratkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Yanis Musuayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
Unai Simón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Johaneko Louis-Jean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Aitor Paredes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aymeric Laporte 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Yuri Berchiche
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Mikel Jauregizar
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Robert Navarro
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Oihan Sancet
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Álex Berenguer 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Maroan Sannadi
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Álex Padilla
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jesús Areso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Rincón
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Yeray Álvarez 
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
95
Passes
10
Duels
Beñat Gerenabarrena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beñat Prados
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Rego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gorka Guruzeta
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nico Serrano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iñaki Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Djaló
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | Athletic Club | 4 - 2 | Levante | La Liga | San Mamés |
| 11/29/2025 | Levante | 0 - 2 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 03/07/2022 | Athletic Club | 3 - 1 | Levante | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 11/19/2021 | Levante | 0 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 03/04/2021 | Levante | 1 - 2 (AET) | Athletic Club | Copa del Rey | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 02/26/2021 | Levante | 1 - 1 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 02/11/2021 | Athletic Club | 1 - 1 | Levante | Copa del Rey | San Mamés Barria |
| 10/18/2020 | Athletic Club | 2 - 0 | Levante | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 07/12/2020 | Levante | 1 - 2 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio Camilo Cano |
| 11/10/2019 | Athletic Club | 2 - 1 | Levante | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
02/08/2026
11/29/2025
03/07/2022
11/19/2021
03/04/2021
02/26/2021
02/11/2021
10/18/2020
07/12/2020
11/10/2019
Levante Win
Athletic Club Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +17
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +29
P: 10 GD: +12
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -10
P: 10 GD: -11
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -10
P: 10 GD: -10
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Granotas Stun Athletic in Smash-and-Grab Masterclass
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 85/100. A ruthless first-half blitz from the hosts defied the run of play and left the Basque giants reeling in a classic counter-attacking masterclass.
Early Blitz Derailed the Basque Gameplan
The Estadio Ciudad de Valencia witnessed a staggering display of ruthless efficiency as Levante completely derailed their visitors inside the opening quarter. While Athletic Club attempted to set the tempo with their controlled possession, the hosts struck with lethal precision on the break. In a devastating two-minute spell, Roger Brugué turned the match on its head. He opened his account in the 20th minute following a sharp sequence involving Daniel Requena Sánchez, and almost immediately doubled the advantage before the defence could reset. This high Intensity sequence left the visitors bewildered and chasing shadows despite having the lion's share of the ball. It was a flawless lesson in transitional play, proving that overwhelming the shot charts means absolutely nothing if you leave the back door wide open.
A Lifeline and a Red Card
Facing a sudden two-goal deficit, the visitors relentlessly pressed forward, tilting the pitch entirely in their favour. They dominated possession at 62 percent and generated a barrage of 21 total shots, launching wave after wave of attacks. The Balance of play finally shifted on the scoreboard in the 61st minute when VAR intervened to confirm a penalty. Alex Berenguer stepped up and coolly dispatched the spot-kick in the 67th minute, suddenly making it a one-goal game and setting up a grandstand finish. But just as momentum swung entirely to the away side, absolute disaster struck. Aymeric Laporte was shown a straight red card in the 73rd minute. This catastrophic lack of discipline instantly killed their comeback hopes, leaving them a man down.
Late Strike Seals the Upset
Down to ten men, the visitors threw caution to the wind but simply lacked the physical resources to overcome their numerical disadvantage. The Stakes were immense for a home side desperate to climb away from the bottom reaches of the table, and they defended their penalty area with fierce determination. The Upset Factor was off the charts, capping off a brilliant tactical execution that defied all statistical probabilities. To seal the memorable victory, substitute Karl Etta Eyong found the back of the net deep into stoppage time, finishing off a desperate Athletic side in the 98th minute on the counter. Ultimately, a clinical attacking approach trumped hollow territorial dominance, earning the hosts three absolutely vital points.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Aymeric Laporte impact the match?
It reduced Athletic to ten men, immediately killing their attacking momentum just minutes after they had scored a penalty to get back into the game.
What made Brugui the Man of the Match?
He delivered a clinical two-minute brace in the first half, completely dismantling Athletic's early game plan and securing a massive cushion for his team.
How did substitute Brugui change the game?
Brugui actually started the match, dominating with a rapid first-half brace. It was substitute Karl Etta Eyong who made a late impact, scoring the final goal.
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.
Early Season Ambitions Collide in Mid-Table Duel
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. Two evenly matched sides look to jumpstart their campaigns before early dropped points become a lasting habit.
The Setup
This September 16 clash brings Levante and Athletic Club together in what promises to be a highly competitive La Liga affair. Sitting in 10th and 9th respectively, both sides are searching for much-needed consistency. A modest Stakes rating perfectly reflects the early nature of the season, where the table has yet to fully settle and establish true long-term narratives. However, the off-the-charts Balance metric suggests we are in for an absolute dead heat. Athletic Club arrive on a fractured run of form, following up two promising wins with two consecutive defeats, while the home side boast a Form rating shaped by a win, a draw, and a loss from their opening three fixtures. Early on in any campaign, relying on established Stars is absolutely crucial when tactical systems are still clicking into gear.
Key Battle
The match could well be decided by the direct confrontation between Brugui and Unai Simón. The home side's attacker has burst out of the gates this season, asking serious questions of every defense he has faced so far. He will need to be at his absolute sharpest to find a way past the visiting goalkeeper, whose commanding presence between the sticks and solid underlying numbers make him a formidable final barrier. It is a classic footballing duel of clinical finishing against elite shot-stopping capabilities.
Our Prediction
While the visitors hold a slight edge in the probabilities, the sheer parity in overall quality points heavily toward a stalemate. Expect the away side to control possession in extended patches, but the hosts have more than enough attacking bite to hit back effectively on the transition. A hard-fought 1-1 draw looks the most likely outcome, leaving both managers relatively satisfied with sharing the spoils.