La Liga Regular Season - 29

Levante 4 - 2 FT Oviedo

Estadio Ciudad de Valencia

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Futmetrix Verdict
88
FT
Sat, Mar 21
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Levante
4-2
Oviedo
⚡ Intensity 100
⚖️ Balance 63
🏆 Stakes 9
🎲 Upset 0
Relegation thriller delivers six massive goals.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
38%
62%
Levante 38%
Oviedo 62%
Shots
20
10
Levante 20
Oviedo 10
Shots on Target
8
2
Levante 8
Oviedo 2
Expected Goals (xG)
1.82
1.34
Levante 1.82
Oviedo 1.34
Passes
284
471
Levante 284
Oviedo 471
Pass Accuracy
72%
82%
Levante 72%
Oviedo 82%
Corners
3
1
Levante 3
Oviedo 1
Fouls
17
18
Levante 17
Oviedo 18
Yellow Cards
2
3
Levante 2
Oviedo 3
Red Cards
0
0
Levante 0
Oviedo 0

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
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Jeremy Toljan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Adrián de la Fuente
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
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
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
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
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Oviedo

Goalkeepers
Aarón Escandell
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Nacho Vidal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Eric Bailly
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
David Costas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Javi López
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Kwasi Sibo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nicolas Fonseca
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ilyas Chaira
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Alberto Reina
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Thiago Fernández
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Federico Viñas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Horațiu Moldovan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Adri Fernández
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Abdel Rahim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
David Carmo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Dani Calvo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Santiago Colombatto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Santi Cazorla
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Pablo Agudín
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Haissem Hassan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Álex Forés
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

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
10/04/2025
0 - 2
La Liga Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
04/26/2025
1 - 0
Segunda División Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
10/06/2024
0 - 0
Segunda División Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
03/02/2024
3 - 2
Segunda División Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
09/02/2023
1 - 1
Segunda División Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
05/27/2023
2 - 1
Segunda División Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Levante Win
Oviedo Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 29 73 78 28 +50 WBarcelona 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (22-03-2026)WBarcelona 5 - 2 Sevilla (15-03-2026)WAthletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona (07-03-2026)WBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)
2 Real Madrid 29 69 63 26 +37 WReal Madrid 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid (22-03-2026)WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Elche (14-03-2026)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)
3 Villarreal 29 58 54 34 +20 WVillarreal 3 - 1 Real Sociedad (20-03-2026)DAlaves 1 - 1 Villarreal (13-03-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Elche (08-03-2026)LBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)
4 Atletico Madrid 29 57 49 28 +21 LReal Madrid 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid (22-03-2026)WAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe (14-03-2026)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)
5 Real Betis 29 44 44 37 +7 LAthletic Club 2 - 1 Real Betis (22-03-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (15-03-2026)LGetafe 2 - 0 Real Betis (08-03-2026)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)
6 Celta Vigo 29 41 41 35 +6 LCelta Vigo 3 - 4 Alaves (22-03-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (15-03-2026)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)
7 Real Sociedad 29 38 44 45 -1 LVillarreal 3 - 1 Real Sociedad (20-03-2026)WReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Osasuna (15-03-2026)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)
8 Getafe 29 38 25 31 -6 WEspanyol 1 - 2 Getafe (21-03-2026)LAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe (14-03-2026)WGetafe 2 - 0 Real Betis (08-03-2026)WReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)
9 Athletic Club 29 38 32 41 -9 WAthletic Club 2 - 1 Real Betis (22-03-2026)LGirona 3 - 0 Athletic Club (14-03-2026)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)
10 Osasuna 29 37 34 35 -1 WOsasuna 1 - 0 Girona (21-03-2026)LReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Osasuna (15-03-2026)DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)WOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)
11 Espanyol 29 37 36 44 -8 LEspanyol 1 - 2 Getafe (21-03-2026)LMallorca 2 - 1 Espanyol (15-03-2026)DEspanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo (09-03-2026)DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)
12 Valencia 29 35 32 42 -10 WSevilla 0 - 2 Valencia (21-03-2026)LOviedo 1 - 0 Valencia (14-03-2026)WValencia 3 - 2 Alaves (08-03-2026)WValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)
13 Girona 29 34 31 44 -13 LOsasuna 1 - 0 Girona (21-03-2026)WGirona 3 - 0 Athletic Club (14-03-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)LGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)
14 Rayo Vallecano 29 32 28 35 -7 LBarcelona 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano (22-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Levante (16-03-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (08-03-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)
15 Alaves 29 31 30 41 -11 WCelta Vigo 3 - 4 Alaves (22-03-2026)DAlaves 1 - 1 Villarreal (13-03-2026)LValencia 3 - 2 Alaves (08-03-2026)LLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)
16 Sevilla 29 31 37 49 -12 LSevilla 0 - 2 Valencia (21-03-2026)LBarcelona 5 - 2 Sevilla (15-03-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (08-03-2026)DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)WGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)
17 Elche 29 29 38 46 -8 WElche 2 - 1 Mallorca (21-03-2026)LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Elche (14-03-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Elche (08-03-2026)DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)
18 Mallorca 29 28 34 47 -13 LElche 2 - 1 Mallorca (21-03-2026)WMallorca 2 - 1 Espanyol (15-03-2026)DOsasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca (07-03-2026)LMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)LCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)
19 Levante 29 26 34 48 -14 WLevante 4 - 2 Oviedo (21-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Levante (16-03-2026)DLevante 1 - 1 Girona (07-03-2026)WLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)
20 Oviedo 29 21 20 48 -28 LLevante 4 - 2 Oviedo (21-03-2026)WOviedo 1 - 0 Valencia (14-03-2026)DEspanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo (09-03-2026)LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)LOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)