La Liga Regular Season - 22

Levante 0 - 0 FT Atletico Madrid

Estadio Ciudad de Valencia

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FT
Sat, Jan 31
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Levante
0-0
Atletico Madrid
⚡ Intensity 1
⚖️ Balance 0
🏆 Stakes 44
🎲 Upset 60
Levante wall denies frustrated Atletico Madrid.

Defensive Grit Denies Atletico Madrid at the Ciudad de Valencia

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. A vital point for struggling Levante keeps their survival hopes alive while stalling Atletico's push for the summit in a match where defensive discipline trumped attacking intent.

The Fortress of Orriols

The encounter at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia began with a palpable sense of Stakes as Levante, currently mired in a desperate relegation battle, hosted a title-chasing Atletico Madrid. From the opening exchanges, the visitors attempted to assert their dominance, but they found a home side perfectly drilled and ready to suffer for the cause. While Diego Simeone's men controlled possession with 54%, they struggled to penetrate a compact Granota block that restricted space in the final third. Mathew Ryan proved to be a reliable last line of defence, making key saves that boosted the confidence of his backline. The atmosphere in Orriols remained electric, as the home fans sensed that their side could stand firm against one of the league's heavyweights.

Pressure Without Precision

As the second half progressed, the Intensity of the match shifted towards a barrage of set-piece situations for the visitors. Atletico Madrid forced a total of 11 corners, consistently testing the aerial resilience of the Levante defenders. Robin Le Normand was a standout figure in these moments, maintaining the Balance of the Atletico defense while providing a physical presence in the opposition box. Despite the persistent pressure and an xG of 0.69, the visitors lacked the necessary clinical touch to convert half-chances into goals. Levante’s commitment to the defensive phase was absolute, with players throwing themselves into blocks and frustrating the likes of Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez, who found themselves starved of clear-cut opportunities against such a stubborn defensive unit.

Implications at Both Ends

The final whistle confirmed a significant Upset in terms of expectations, as the league's 19th-placed team held the 3rd-placed giants to a goalless stalemate. For Levante, this result serves as a massive psychological boost, proving that their grit can earn points even against the elite. They remain in the bottom three but move forward with renewed belief that survival is attainable if they maintain this level of organization. For Atletico Madrid, two points dropped in a crunch match could prove costly in the wider context of the title race. Simeone will likely reflect on his side's inability to turn territorial dominance into tangible results. As the teams departed the pitch, the contrast in emotions was stark: the hosts celebrated a hard-earned point while the visitors headed back to Madrid pondering missed chances.

Key Questions

Who was the player of the match?

Mathew Ryan earned the highest rating (8.0) with 4 crucial saves to secure the clean sheet for Levante.

How does this result affect the league table?

Levante remains 19th but gains a vital point, while Atletico Madrid stays 3rd, losing ground on the leaders.

What was the key statistical difference?

Atletico had 11 corners and 54% possession but only managed 3 shots on target against a stubborn defense.

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
46%
54%
Levante 46%
Atletico Madrid 54%
Shots
10
9
Levante 10
Atletico Madrid 9
Shots on Target
2
3
Levante 2
Atletico Madrid 3
Expected Goals (xG)
0.38
0.69
Levante 0.38
Atletico Madrid 0.69
Passes
394
458
Levante 394
Atletico Madrid 458
Pass Accuracy
80%
85%
Levante 80%
Atletico Madrid 85%
Corners
4
7
Levante 4
Atletico Madrid 7
Fouls
9
12
Levante 9
Atletico Madrid 12
Yellow Cards
1
1
Levante 1
Atletico Madrid 1
Red Cards
0
0
Levante 0
Atletico Madrid 0

Match Events

C. Lenglet 🟨 21'
A. Sorloth J. Alvarez 🔄 27'
29' 🔄 M. Moreno M. Sanchez
HT
C. Lenglet D. Hancko 🔄 46'
P. Barrios Koke 🔄 46'
58' 🟨 L. Castro
T. Almada A. Baena 🔄 59'
M. Llorente M. Pubill 🔄 59'
59' 🔄 I. Losada K. Etta Eyong
N. Gonzalez J. Monserrate 🔄 73'
75' 🔄 C. Alvarez J. A. Olasagasti
75' 🔄 K. Tunde P. Cortes
84' 🟨 Dela
89' 🔄 I. Romero T. Abed
90'+2 🟨 J. A. Olasagasti
FT

Player Cards

Season performance ratings for players in this match

Levante

Goalkeepers
Mathew Ryan
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
4
saves
4
saves
0
conceded
100%
save %
Defenders
Jeremy Toljan
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Adrián de la Fuente
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
1
on target
Matias Moreno
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Alan Matturro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Pablo Martínez
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
Ugo Raghouber
WALL
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
67%
duel win %
Kareem Tunde
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
Carlos Álvarez
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
2
interceptions
0
blocks
Iker Losada
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Iván Romero
WALL
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
1
tackles
31%
duel win %
BENCH
Alejandro Primo
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Pablo Cuñat
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Manuel Sánchez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nacho Pérez
CAMEO
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Unai Vencedor
CAMEO
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Kervin Arriaga
CAMEO
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Jon Ander Olasagasti
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tai Abed Kassus
CAMEO
CAMEO
5
minutes
5
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Carlos Espí
CAMEO
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Paco Cortés
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
José Luis Morales
CAMEO
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Etta Eyong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Atletico Madrid

Goalkeepers
Jan Oblak
NPC
NPC
94
minutes
94
minutes
23%
pass acc
6.9
rating
Defenders
Nahuel Molina
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
38%
pass acc
Robin Le Normand
WALL
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
79%
duel win %
Clément Lenglet
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Matteo Ruggeri
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Marcos Llorente
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Pablo Barrios
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Johnny Cardoso
MAGNET
MAGNET
75
activity
75
activity
59
passes
16
duels
Nicolás González
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Thiago Almada
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Alexander Sørloth
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
1
cleanups
1
cleanups
0
interceptions
1
blocks
BENCH
Salvi Esquivel
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Juan Musso
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Marc Pubill
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
José María Giménez
CAMEO
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Dávid Hancko
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Jano Monserrate
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Koke
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Alejandro Baena
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Julián Alvarez
NPC
NPC
67
minutes
67
minutes
12%
pass acc
6.2
rating

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/11/2025 Atletico Madrid 3 - 1 Levante La Liga Metropolitano Stadium
18/01/2023 Levante 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid Copa del Rey Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
16/02/2022 Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Levante La Liga Estadio Wanda Metropolitano
28/10/2021 Levante 2 - 2 Atletico Madrid La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
20/02/2021 Atletico Madrid 0 - 2 Levante La Liga Estadio Wanda Metropolitano
17/02/2021 Levante 1 - 1 Atletico Madrid La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
08/11/2025
La Liga Metropolitano Stadium
18/01/2023
Copa del Rey Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
16/02/2022
La Liga Estadio Wanda Metropolitano
28/10/2021
La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
20/02/2021
La Liga Estadio Wanda Metropolitano
17/02/2021
La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Levante Win
Atletico Madrid Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 22 55 60 23 +37 WElche 1 - 3 Barcelona (31-01-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Oviedo (25-01-2026)LReal Sociedad 2 - 1 Barcelona (18-01-2026)WEspanyol 0 - 2 Barcelona (03-01-2026)WVillarreal 0 - 2 Barcelona (21-12-2025)
2 Real Madrid 21 51 45 17 +28 WVillarreal 0 - 2 Real Madrid (24-01-2026)WReal Madrid 2 - 0 Levante (17-01-2026)WReal Madrid 5 - 1 Real Betis (04-01-2026)WReal Madrid 2 - 0 Sevilla (20-12-2025)WAlaves 1 - 2 Real Madrid (14-12-2025)
3 Atletico Madrid 22 45 38 17 +21 DLevante 0 - 0 Atletico Madrid (31-01-2026)WAtletico Madrid 3 - 0 Mallorca (25-01-2026)WAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Alaves (18-01-2026)DReal Sociedad 1 - 1 Atletico Madrid (04-01-2026)WGirona 0 - 3 Atletico Madrid (21-12-2025)
4 Villarreal 21 42 39 23 +16 DOsasuna 2 - 2 Villarreal (31-01-2026)LVillarreal 0 - 2 Real Madrid (24-01-2026)LReal Betis 2 - 0 Villarreal (17-01-2026)WVillarreal 3 - 1 Alaves (10-01-2026)WElche 1 - 3 Villarreal (03-01-2026)
5 Espanyol 22 34 26 27 -1 LEspanyol 1 - 2 Alaves (30-01-2026)LValencia 3 - 2 Espanyol (24-01-2026)LEspanyol 0 - 2 Girona (16-01-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Espanyol (11-01-2026)LEspanyol 0 - 2 Barcelona (03-01-2026)
6 Real Betis 21 32 34 27 +7 LAlaves 2 - 1 Real Betis (25-01-2026)WReal Betis 2 - 0 Villarreal (17-01-2026)DOviedo 1 - 1 Real Betis (10-01-2026)LReal Madrid 5 - 1 Real Betis (04-01-2026)WReal Betis 4 - 0 Getafe (21-12-2025)
7 Celta Vigo 21 32 29 23 +6 LReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Celta Vigo (25-01-2026)WCelta Vigo 3 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (18-01-2026)WSevilla 0 - 1 Celta Vigo (12-01-2026)WCelta Vigo 4 - 1 Valencia (03-01-2026)DOviedo 0 - 0 Celta Vigo (20-12-2025)
8 Real Sociedad 21 27 29 29 0 WReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Celta Vigo (25-01-2026)WReal Sociedad 2 - 1 Barcelona (18-01-2026)WGetafe 1 - 2 Real Sociedad (09-01-2026)DReal Sociedad 1 - 1 Atletico Madrid (04-01-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (20-12-2025)
9 Osasuna 22 26 26 27 -1 DOsasuna 2 - 2 Villarreal (31-01-2026)WRayo Vallecano 1 - 3 Osasuna (24-01-2026)WOsasuna 3 - 2 Oviedo (17-01-2026)LGirona 1 - 0 Osasuna (10-01-2026)DOsasuna 1 - 1 Athletic Club (03-01-2026)
10 Alaves 22 25 20 27 -7 WEspanyol 1 - 2 Alaves (30-01-2026)WAlaves 2 - 1 Real Betis (25-01-2026)LAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Alaves (18-01-2026)LVillarreal 3 - 1 Alaves (10-01-2026)DAlaves 1 - 1 Oviedo (04-01-2026)
11 Girona 22 25 21 36 -15 LOviedo 1 - 0 Girona (31-01-2026)DGirona 1 - 1 Getafe (26-01-2026)WEspanyol 0 - 2 Girona (16-01-2026)WGirona 1 - 0 Osasuna (10-01-2026)WMallorca 1 - 2 Girona (04-01-2026)
12 Elche 22 24 30 32 -2 LElche 1 - 3 Barcelona (31-01-2026)LLevante 3 - 2 Elche (23-01-2026)DElche 2 - 2 Sevilla (19-01-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Elche (10-01-2026)LElche 1 - 3 Villarreal (03-01-2026)
13 Sevilla 21 24 28 33 -5 WSevilla 2 - 1 Athletic Club (24-01-2026)DElche 2 - 2 Sevilla (19-01-2026)LSevilla 0 - 1 Celta Vigo (12-01-2026)LSevilla 0 - 3 Levante (04-01-2026)LReal Madrid 2 - 0 Sevilla (20-12-2025)
14 Athletic Club 21 24 20 30 -10 LSevilla 2 - 1 Athletic Club (24-01-2026)LMallorca 3 - 2 Athletic Club (17-01-2026)DOsasuna 1 - 1 Athletic Club (03-01-2026)LAthletic Club 1 - 2 Espanyol (22-12-2025)LCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Athletic Club (14-12-2025)
15 Valencia 21 23 22 33 -11 WValencia 3 - 2 Espanyol (24-01-2026)WGetafe 0 - 1 Valencia (18-01-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Elche (10-01-2026)LCelta Vigo 4 - 1 Valencia (03-01-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Mallorca (19-12-2025)
16 Rayo Vallecano 21 22 17 28 -11 LRayo Vallecano 1 - 3 Osasuna (24-01-2026)LCelta Vigo 3 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (18-01-2026)WRayo Vallecano 2 - 1 Mallorca (11-01-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Getafe (02-01-2026)LElche 4 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (21-12-2025)
17 Getafe 21 22 16 27 -11 DGirona 1 - 1 Getafe (26-01-2026)LGetafe 0 - 1 Valencia (18-01-2026)LGetafe 1 - 2 Real Sociedad (09-01-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Getafe (02-01-2026)LReal Betis 4 - 0 Getafe (21-12-2025)
18 Mallorca 21 21 24 33 -9 LAtletico Madrid 3 - 0 Mallorca (25-01-2026)WMallorca 3 - 2 Athletic Club (17-01-2026)LRayo Vallecano 2 - 1 Mallorca (11-01-2026)LMallorca 1 - 2 Girona (04-01-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Mallorca (19-12-2025)
19 Levante 21 18 24 34 -10 DLevante 0 - 0 Atletico Madrid (31-01-2026)WLevante 3 - 2 Elche (23-01-2026)LReal Madrid 2 - 0 Levante (17-01-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Espanyol (11-01-2026)WSevilla 0 - 3 Levante (04-01-2026)
20 Oviedo 22 16 12 34 -22 WOviedo 1 - 0 Girona (31-01-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Oviedo (25-01-2026)LOsasuna 3 - 2 Oviedo (17-01-2026)DOviedo 1 - 1 Real Betis (10-01-2026)DAlaves 1 - 1 Oviedo (04-01-2026)