La Liga Regular Season - 29
Levante 4 - 2 FT Oviedo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' C. Espi
25' C. Espi
E. Bailly 38'
I. Chaira (J. Lopez) 44'
F. Vinas 45'+3
A. Reina 45'+6
HT
52' I. Losada (K. Tunde)
G. Almada 55'
61' ↓ I. Losada ↑P. Martinez
↓ J. Lopez ↑R. Alhassane 64'
↓ T. Fernandez ↑H. Hassan 64'
↓ N. Fonseca ↑S. Cazorla 64'
↓ K. Sibo ↑S. Colombatto 70'
71' K. Tunde
74' O. Rey
75' ↓ K. Tunde ↑F. Cortes
75' ↓ C. Espi ↑I. Romero
S. Cazorla 76'
↓ A. Reina ↑A. Fores 80'
84' ↓ V. Garcia ↑T. Abed
↓ N. Vidal ↑P. Agudin 84'
89' ↓ J. A. Olasagasti ↑K. Arriaga
89' ↓ O. Rey ↑U. Raghouber
90'+3 I. Romero
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Levante
Goalkeepers
Mathew Ryan
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Defenders
Jeremy Toljan
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Adrián de la Fuente
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Alan Matturro
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Manuel Sánchez
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Midfielders
Oriol Rey
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Víctor García
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Jon Ander Olasagasti
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Iker Losada
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Kareem Tunde
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Forwards
Carlos Espí
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BENCH
Pablo Cuñat
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Diego Pampín
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Nacho Pérez
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Ugo Raghouber
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Pablo Martínez
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Unai Vencedor
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Kervin Arriaga
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Tai Abed
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Iván Romero
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Paco Cortés
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José Luis Morales
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Etta Eyong
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Oviedo
Goalkeepers
Aarón Escandell
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Defenders
Nacho Vidal
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Eric Bailly
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David Costas
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Javi López
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Midfielders
Kwasi Sibo
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Nicolas Fonseca
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Ilyas Chaira
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Alberto Reina
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Thiago Fernández
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Forwards
Federico Viñas
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BENCH
Horațiu Moldovan
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Adri Fernández
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Abdel Rahim
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David Carmo
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Dani Calvo
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Santiago Colombatto
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Santi Cazorla
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Pablo Agudín
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Haissem Hassan
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Álex Forés
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2025 | Oviedo | 0 - 2 | Levante | La Liga | Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere |
| 04/26/2025 | Oviedo | 1 - 0 | Levante | Segunda División | Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere |
| 10/06/2024 | Levante | 0 - 0 | Oviedo | Segunda División | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 03/02/2024 | Oviedo | 3 - 2 | Levante | Segunda División | Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere |
| 09/02/2023 | Levante | 1 - 1 | Oviedo | Segunda División | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 05/27/2023 | Levante | 2 - 1 | Oviedo | Segunda División | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
Levante Win
Oviedo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 29 GD: +50
P: 29 GD: +37
P: 29 GD: +20
P: 29 GD: +21
P: 29 GD: +7
P: 29 GD: +6
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: -9
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -10
P: 29 GD: -13
P: 29 GD: -7
P: 29 GD: -11
P: 29 GD: -12
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -13
P: 29 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +54
P: 32 GD: +37
P: 31 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +18
P: 32 GD: +8
P: 32 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 32 GD: 0
P: 32 GD: -11
P: 32 GD: -2
P: 32 GD: -13
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 32 GD: -9
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -9
P: 31 GD: -12
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 31 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Relegation Dogfight for the Ages
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. This was a breathless six-pointer that proves pure survival instincts and clinical finishing often trump tactical possession.
Early Blitz Sets the Tone
Levante drew first blood before the crowd had even settled into their seats at Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. Carlos Espí exploded out of the blocks, slotting home an early opener in the 4th minute to ignite this crucial bottom-of-the-table clash. The Stakes were genuinely immense for two sides desperately clawing for survival in La Liga, and the hosts looked utterly dominant early on. Building on that early momentum, Espí doubled his tally by the 25th minute to secure a heroic brace, seemingly putting the match to bed. Yet, Oviedo completely refused to lie down. Despite struggling to create clear chances from open play during the opening half-hour, the visitors dominated possession with methodical passing and began dragging themselves back into the contest just before the interval.
A Frantic Eight-Minute Flurry
The match truly flipped on its head during a manic eight-minute window either side of half-time. A sudden goal flurry saw I. Chaira strike in the 44th minute, punishing a momentary lapse in concentration at the back. He was followed almost immediately by Federico Viñas, who coolly converted a high-pressure penalty deep into first-half stoppage time. Suddenly, the Balance of power shifted completely. Oviedo's stunning two-goal blitz erased the hosts' hard work, sending the sides into the tunnel deadlocked and shell-shocked. However, Levante burst back onto the pitch with renewed venom and tactical purpose. By the 52nd minute, I. Losada had restored their slender lead, capitalising on a rapid counter-attack that ruthlessly exposed Oviedo's high defensive line and silenced the travelling supporters.
Romero Seals the Great Escape
The sheer Intensity of this fixture never dropped for a single second as the clock ticked down. Oviedo held the lion's share of the ball, knocking it around with a commanding 62% possession, but they lacked the necessary cutting edge to break through a resolute Levante rearguard a third time. A staggering 30 combined shots turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery, demanding constant vigilance from both goalkeepers. In the end, it was the hosts who proved far more ruthless when it mattered most. Substitute Iván Romero delivered the final hammer blow in the 93rd minute, putting the result completely beyond doubt. This chaotic 4-2 triumph keeps Levante's faint survival hopes flickering brightly while plunging their rivals further into the relegation mire.
Key Questions
What made Carlos Espí the Man of the Match?
His clinical finishing yielded an early brace within the first 25 minutes, setting a ferocious tempo and providing the foundation for Levante's crucial victory.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Desperation from both relegation-threatened sides led to massive defensive gaps, fueling a frantic 30-shot spectacle and a dramatic three-goal flurry around half-time.
How did substitute Carlos Espí change the game?
Espí actually started the match and starred with a brace. It was fellow forward Iván Romero who arrived off the bench to score the stoppage-time dagger.
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.
Desperation Takes Center Stage in Valencia
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A gritty, low-quality survival fight that appeals only to the most nervous of local supporters.
The Setup
On March 21, 2026, the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia hosts a relegation battle that could define the season for both clubs. Levante and Oviedo are separated by just a single point at the absolute bottom of the La Liga table. The Form rating for both sides is downright miserable, with Levante boasting a shocking 14.3% win rate at home. Neither side can defend to save their lives, combining to concede nearly four goals a game. Despite the massive Stakes typical of a classic six-pointer, the sheer lack of technical quality drags down the appeal of this fixture. The Balance of the tie is incredibly tight, but only because both squads lack the confidence and structure needed to seize control of a football match.
Key Battle
Carlos Espí has been a rare bright spark for the struggling hosts. He faces a towering task against Oviedo's standout centre-half David Costas, whose commanding presence at the back will be crucial in shutting down the home side's desperate attacks. This individual Stars matchup inside the penalty area will likely dictate who survives this bottom-table scrap.
Our Verdict
Expect a nervy, error-strewn 1-1 draw. Both teams are utterly terrified of losing ground to their closest rival. The sheer pressure of the relegation zone will paralyse their attacking intent, resulting in a stalemate that helps neither side.