La Liga Gameweek 9
Levante 0 - 3 FT Rayo Vallecano
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. de Frutos (U. Lopez) 12'
15' Carlos Álvarez
J. de Frutos 25'
HT
↓ U. Lopez ↑A. Garcia 63'
↓ Alemao ↑I. Palazon 63'
A. Garcia (P. Chavarria) 65'
74' ↓ Etta Eyong ↑G. Koyalipou
↓ F. Perez ↑Pacha 74'
74' ↓ C. Alvarez ↑P. Martinez
74' ↓ U. Vencedor ↑J. A. Olasagasti
74' ↓ R. Brugue ↑C. Espi
↓ J. de Frutos ↑P. Ciss 75'
↓ N. Mendy ↑G. Gumbau 82'
82' ↓ M. Moreno ↑J. Morales
Isi Palazón 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Levante
Goalkeepers
Mathew Ryan 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Jeremy Toljan 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Matías Moreno 
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Dela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Carlos Álvarez 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Unai Vencedor 
ENFORCER
7
Tackles
7
Tackles
11
Duels Won
79%
Win %
Kervin Arriaga 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
59
Passes
12
Duels
Roger Brugué
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Etta Eyong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Iván Romero
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Pablo Cuñat 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Unai Elgezabal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pampín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Ander Olasagasti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oriol Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Goduine Koyalipou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Losada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Espí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayo Vallecano
Goalkeepers
Augusto Batalla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Andrei Rațiu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Lejeune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nobel Mendy
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Pep Chavarría 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Unai López 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Óscar Valentín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge de Frutos 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.6
Rating
Pedro Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Pérez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Alemão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Dani Cárdenas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrián Molina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Iván Balliu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfonso Espino
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jozhua Vertrouwd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pathé Ciss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isi Palazón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Trejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Randy Nteka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerard Gumbau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro García 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
27
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Samuel Becerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2025 | Levante | 0 - 3 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 05/20/2022 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 4 | Levante | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 09/11/2021 | Levante | 1 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 05/04/2019 | Levante | 4 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Ciutat de València |
| 12/23/2018 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 1 | Levante | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 05/06/2017 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 1 | Levante | Segunda División | Estadio de Vallecas |
10/19/2025
05/20/2022
09/11/2021
05/04/2019
12/23/2018
05/06/2017
Levante Win
Rayo Vallecano Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +14
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Levante
Rayo Vallecano
Levante
Rayo Vallecano
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
De Frutos Dismantles Levante: Rayo's Clinical Masterclass
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Rayo Vallecano exposed Levante's defensive fragility with a ruthless 3-0 victory that leaves the hosts staring at relegation danger.
Early Dominance Sets the Tone
The intensity was suffocating from kick-off. Jorge de Frutos needed just 12 minutes to strike, finishing a clinical setup from Unai López with predatory instinct. Levante's hopes flickered briefly when Carlos Álvarez appeared to level three minutes later, but VAR intervened decisively. That cancellation proved psychologically crushing—the hosts lost their balance precisely when momentum could have shifted.
Clinical Finishing in a Lopsided Battle
Despite controlling 54% possession and generating 11 corners, Levante lacked the precision to threaten meaningfully. De Frutos struck again in the 25th minute, doubling his tally with ruthless composure. Rayo's efficiency was staggering: 10 shots yielded three goals, while Levante's 17 attempts produced nothing. The stakes were clear—survival versus momentum—yet Levante's execution crumbled under pressure. Florian Lejeune anchored Rayo's defense with commanding authority, while Levante's backline unraveled.
García's Substitute Impact Seals the Rout
In the 65th minute, Álvaro García entered from the bench and immediately capitalized on Pep Chavarría's assist to make it 3-0. By then, Levante's resistance was broken. Rayo's 1.55 xG versus Levante's 0.91 told the story: clinical superiority in both creation and conversion. This wasn't a contest—it was an execution.
Key Questions
How did VAR's decision shift the match?
Álvarez's cancelled goal in the 15th minute crushed Levante's psychological momentum. They never recovered from that deflation, allowing Rayo to consolidate dominance.
Why was De Frutos the standout performer?
His brace, intelligent movement, and constant threat earned an 8.6 rating. De Frutos exposed Levante's defensive vulnerabilities with predatory finishing.
Did García's substitute goal change the outcome?
He entered at 63 and scored at 65—but Rayo already dominated. García's goal confirmed Rayo's superiority rather than shifted the result.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Levante’s Desperate Stand Against Mid-Table Grit
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A high-tension encounter where Levante's top-flight survival instincts face a stern test against Rayo's organized resilience.
The Setup
[Levante](/t/levante-1909) enters this fixture at the stadium in dire straits. Their current Form is a major concern, having picked up just one point from their last five matches. Defensively, the hosts are porous, conceding an average of 3.0 goals per game, a statistic that fuels the Stakes of this relegation-threatened campaign. In contrast, [Rayo Vallecano](/t/rayo-vallecano-1924) maintains a much better Balance, sitting comfortably in 9th place. While Rayo aren't prolific scorers, their ability to frustrate struggling sides makes them a dangerous visitor for a team lacking confidence.
Key Battle
This match hinges on Levante's attacking Stars, led by Etta Eyong, attempting to break down Rayo's disciplined defensive block. With Rayo likely to sit deep and absorb pressure, the burden falls on the Levante midfield to provide service without leaving Mathew Ryan exposed to counter-attacks. It is a classic confrontation between a desperate offensive unit and a stable backline.
Our Prediction
Levante will likely dominate possession out of necessity, but their defensive frailties remain a glaring issue. Expect Etta Eyong to find the net, but the home side's inability to keep a clean sheet will probably cost them the full three points. We anticipate a 1-1 draw, a result that does little to help Levante’s climb but maintains Rayo's steady season trajectory.