La Liga Regular Season - 27

Levante 1 - 1 FT Girona

Estadio Ciudad de Valencia

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Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sat, Mar 7
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Levante
1-1
Girona
⚡ Intensity 65
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 10
Roca's late strike denies Levante victory.

Last-gasp Roca denies Levante's survival surge

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. A cruel twist of fate at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia sees Levante drop two vital points in their desperate bid for top-flight safety.

The Espi Breakthrough

The Intensity was palpable from the first whistle at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, with Levante fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table. Despite Girona looking to dictate terms through possession, the hosts remained compact and dangerous on the counter. The deadlock finally snapped in the 50th minute when C. Espi clinicaly finished a cross from V. Garcia. It was a moment of pure catharsis for the home support, signaling a potential turning point in their relegation battle. The visitors were forced to abandon their patient build-up as the match transformed into a high-stakes firefight.

The Red Card Pivot

The tactical Balance shifted violently just nine minutes after the opening goal. J. A. Olasagasti was dismissed for a serious foul, leaving the hosts to defend their narrow lead with ten men. Girona dominated possession with a commanding 66% share, relentlessly probing a tiring defensive line. A barrage of 21 shots from the visitors turned the match into a siege. Mathew Ryan stood like a titan in the Levante goal, producing four crucial saves to deny an equalizer that felt increasingly inevitable. The atmosphere grew thick with tension as the clock ticked toward the ninety-minute mark.

Stoppage Time Heartbreak

With survival points within their grasp, the hosts were finally undone in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Super-sub Joel Roca, assisted by the influential Alejandro Francés, found the net to silence the home crowd. This late Upset Factor completely altered the post-match narrative. For Levante, the Stakes of this result are immense; they remain five points adrift of safety with time running out. While the point is a testament to their grit, it feels like a missed opportunity to ignite a genuine escape. For the visitors, it was a display of persistence that keeps them steady in mid-table.

Key Questions

How did the red card for J. A. Olasagasti impact the match?

It forced Levante into a defensive block, allowing Girona to dominate possession and eventually find the 94th-minute equalizer.

Did Levante deserve the late equalizer?

While heart-breaking for the hosts, Girona's pressure and 21 total shots made the equalizer a fair reflection of the second-half dominance.

How did substitute Mathew Ryan change the game?

As the starting goalkeeper, Ryan's 4 critical saves were the only reason Levante remained in the lead until the final seconds.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
34%
66%
Levante 34%
Girona 66%
Shots
14
21
Levante 14
Girona 21
Shots on Target
4
5
Levante 4
Girona 5
Expected Goals (xG)
0.67
1.92
Levante 0.67
Girona 1.92
Passes
296
596
Levante 296
Girona 596
Pass Accuracy
79%
92%
Levante 79%
Girona 92%
Corners
2
3
Levante 2
Girona 3
Fouls
14
9
Levante 14
Girona 9
Yellow Cards
1
2
Levante 1
Girona 2
Red Cards
1
0
Levante 1
Girona 0

Match Events

18' 🔄 K. Tunde V. Garcia
H. Rincon 🟨 26'
HT
50' C. Espi (V. Garcia)
C. Echeverri J. Roca 🔄 54'
H. Rincon A. Frances 🔄 54'
59' 🟥 J. A. Olasagasti
A. Martinez A. Ounahi 🔄 63'
66' 🔄 I. Romero K. Arriaga
66' 🔄 C. Espi K. Etta Eyong
T. Lemar A. Ruiz 🔄 72'
F. Beltran I. Martin 🔄 72'
Vitor Reis 🟨 77'
78' 🔄 F. Cortes A. Matturro
78' 🔄 O. Rey U. Vencedor
79' 🟨 M. Sanchez
J. Roca 90'+4
90'+6 🟨 Dela
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Levante

Goalkeepers
Mathew Ryan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeremy Toljan
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Adrián de la Fuente
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matias Moreno
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Manuel Sánchez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Oriol Rey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Jon Ander Olasagasti
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Kareem Tunde
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
18
Entry
Iván Romero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Paco Cortés
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Carlos Espí
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Pablo Cuñat
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alejandro Primo
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Víctor García
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
79
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Diego Pampín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Matturro
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Unai Vencedor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Cervera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kervin Arriaga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tai Abed
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Losada
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Etta Eyong
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Morales
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Girona

Goalkeepers
Paulo Gazzaniga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hugo Rincón
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Vitor Reis
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daley Blind
MAGNET
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
102
Passes
5
Duels
Arnau Martínez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Fran Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Axel Witsel
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
59%
Pass Acc
Viktor Tsygankov
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Thomas Lemar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Claudio Echeverri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Forwards
Vladyslav Vanat
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Vladyslav Krapyvtsov
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rubén Blanco
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alejandro Francés
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
43
Minutes
7.5
Rating
David López
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Roca
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Lass Kourouma
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Martín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Azzedine Ounahi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abel Ruíz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
20/09/2025 Girona 0 - 4 Levante La Liga Estadi Montilivi
12/05/2019 Girona 1 - 2 Levante La Liga Estadi Montilivi
04/01/2019 Levante 2 - 2 Girona La Liga Ciutat de València
31/03/2018 Girona 1 - 1 Levante La Liga Estadi Montilivi
05/11/2017 Levante 1 - 2 Girona La Liga Ciutat de València
13/05/2017 Levante 2 - 1 Girona Segunda División Ciutat de València
04/12/2016 Girona 2 - 1 Levante Segunda División Estadi Montilivi
20/09/2025
0 - 4
La Liga Estadi Montilivi
12/05/2019
1 - 2
La Liga Estadi Montilivi
04/01/2019
2 - 2
La Liga Ciutat de València
31/03/2018
1 - 1
La Liga Estadi Montilivi
05/11/2017
1 - 2
La Liga Ciutat de València
13/05/2017
2 - 1
Segunda División Ciutat de València
04/12/2016
2 - 1
Segunda División Estadi Montilivi
Levante Win
Girona Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 27 67 72 26 +46 WAthletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona (07-03-2026)WBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)LGirona 2 - 1 Barcelona (16-02-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca (07-02-2026)
2 Real Madrid 27 63 56 23 +33 WCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid (06-03-2026)LReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-02-2026)WValencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid (08-02-2026)
3 Atletico Madrid 27 54 46 25 +21 WAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad (07-03-2026)WOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)WAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (15-02-2026)LAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis (08-02-2026)
4 Villarreal 26 51 48 31 +17 LBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)WLevante 0 - 1 Villarreal (18-02-2026)LGetafe 2 - 1 Villarreal (14-02-2026)WVillarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol (09-02-2026)
5 Real Betis 26 43 42 32 +10 DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)WMallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis (15-02-2026)WAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis (08-02-2026)WReal Betis 2 - 1 Valencia (01-02-2026)
6 Celta Vigo 27 40 37 30 +7 LCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid (06-03-2026)WGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)WCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo (14-02-2026)LCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna (06-02-2026)
7 Espanyol 26 36 33 39 -6 DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo (14-02-2026)LVillarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol (09-02-2026)LEspanyol 1 - 2 Alaves (30-01-2026)
8 Real Sociedad 27 35 40 41 -1 LAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad (07-03-2026)WMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo (21-02-2026)LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-02-2026)WReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche (07-02-2026)
9 Athletic Club 27 35 30 37 -7 LAthletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona (07-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)WAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)WOviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club (15-02-2026)WAthletic Club 4 - 2 Levante (08-02-2026)
10 Osasuna 27 34 32 32 0 DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)WOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Osasuna (13-02-2026)WCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna (06-02-2026)
11 Getafe 26 32 21 29 -8 WReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)WGetafe 2 - 1 Villarreal (14-02-2026)WAlaves 0 - 2 Getafe (08-02-2026)DGetafe 0 - 0 Celta Vigo (01-02-2026)
12 Girona 27 31 28 43 -15 DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)LGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)WGirona 2 - 1 Barcelona (16-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Girona (08-02-2026)
13 Rayo Vallecano 26 30 26 32 -6 WRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (15-02-2026)LReal Madrid 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (01-02-2026)
14 Sevilla 26 30 34 41 -7 DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)WGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Alaves (14-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Girona (08-02-2026)LMallorca 4 - 1 Sevilla (02-02-2026)
15 Valencia 26 29 27 39 -12 WValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)WLevante 0 - 2 Valencia (15-02-2026)LValencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid (08-02-2026)LReal Betis 2 - 1 Valencia (01-02-2026)
16 Alaves 26 27 23 34 -11 LLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Alaves (14-02-2026)LAlaves 0 - 2 Getafe (08-02-2026)WEspanyol 1 - 2 Alaves (30-01-2026)
17 Elche 26 26 34 39 -5 DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Osasuna (13-02-2026)LReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche (07-02-2026)LElche 1 - 3 Barcelona (31-01-2026)
18 Mallorca 27 25 31 44 -13 DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)LCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)LMallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis (15-02-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca (07-02-2026)
19 Levante 27 22 29 45 -16 DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)WLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)LLevante 0 - 1 Villarreal (18-02-2026)LLevante 0 - 2 Valencia (15-02-2026)
20 Oviedo 26 17 16 43 -27 LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)LOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo (21-02-2026)LOviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club (15-02-2026)WOviedo 1 - 0 Girona (31-01-2026)