La Liga Regular Season - 16
Levante 0 - 1 FT Villarreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
31' C. Espi
43' I. Losada
HT
G. Mikautadze (N. Pepe) 57'
A. Perez 60'
65' ↓ M. Moreno ↑K. Etta Eyong
65' ↓ U. Raghouber ↑U. Vencedor
65' ↓ V. Garcia ↑A. Matturro
↓ A. Perez ↑A. Pedraza 71'
P. Gueye 72'
74' ↓ I. Losada ↑C. Alvarez
↓ P. Gueye ↑T. Partey 79'
↓ R. Marin ↑R. Veiga 79'
85' J. Toljan
↓ A. Moleiro ↑A. Freeman 89'
↓ G. Mikautadze ↑T. Oluwaseyi 89'
89' ↓ P. Cortes ↑K. Tunde
S. Comesana 90'
N. Pepe 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Levante
Goalkeepers
Mathew Ryan 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeremy Toljan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián de la Fuente 
MAGNET
102
Activity
102
Activity
95
Passes
7
Duels
Matias Moreno 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Diego Pampín 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Jon Ander Olasagasti 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Ugo Raghouber 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Iker Losada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Víctor García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Carlos Espí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paco Cortés 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Pablo Cuñat 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alejandro Primo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alan Matturro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nacho Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai Vencedor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Etta Eyong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tai Abed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kareem Tunde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Villarreal
Goalkeepers
Luiz Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Santiago Mouriño
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Pau Navarro 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Rafa Marín
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Sergi Cardona 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Nicolas Pépé
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
5
Attempts
100%
Success %
Santi Comesaña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Gueye
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Alberto Moleiro
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Ayoze Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Georges Mikautadze 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Arnau Tenas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alfonso Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Freeman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renato Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Partey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alassane Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tajon Buchanan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tani Oluwaseyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2022 | Villarreal | 3 - 1 | Levante | Friendlies Clubs | Ciudad Deportiva del Villarreal |
| 02/04/2022 | Levante | 2 - 0 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 03/01/2022 | Villarreal | 5 - 0 | Levante | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 29/07/2021 | Villarreal | 0 - 0 | Levante | Friendlies Clubs | Ciudad Deportiva del Villarreal |
| 18/04/2021 | Levante | 1 - 5 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 03/02/2021 | Levante | 1 - 0 | Villarreal | Copa del Rey | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 02/01/2021 | Villarreal | 2 - 1 | Levante | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 05/09/2020 | Villarreal | 1 - 2 | Levante | Friendlies Clubs | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 15/02/2020 | Villarreal | 2 - 1 | Levante | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
03/08/2022
02/04/2022
03/01/2022
29/07/2021
18/04/2021
03/02/2021
02/01/2021
05/09/2020
15/02/2020
Levante Win
Villarreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +27
P: 16 GD: +15
P: 15 GD: +18
P: 16 GD: +16
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: -5
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -5
P: 16 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -6
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -15
P: 16 GD: -19
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +46
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Yellow Submarine Edges Tense Battle
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Villarreal’s ruthless efficiency trumped Levante’s superior possession in a match that highlighted the brutal gulf between European contenders and relegation candidates.
A Tactical Standoff
The early exchanges at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia didn't follow the expected script. Despite their league position, Levante controlled possession with 59%, forcing the visitors into a deeper defensive block than anticipated. The Intensity rating was bolstered by a barrage of 27 shots across the ninety minutes, turning the pitch into a high-octane battlefield from the off. Mathew Ryan remained alert in the Levante goal, marshaling a defense that looked determined to break their losing streak. However, for all their neat passing and structural control, the hosts lacked the final ball required to breach a disciplined Villarreal outfit that seemed content to wait for their moment.
Mikautadze Breaks the Deadlock
The definitive shift in Balance arrived early in the second half. In the 57th minute, Villarreal showcased the clinical edge that has defined their top-three campaign. N. Pepe turned provider with a sharp delivery that found Georges Mikautadze in space. The striker made no mistake, slotting home what would prove to be the winner. This single moment of quality illustrated the Stakes of the match; while Levante huffed and puffed, Villarreal only needed one clear opening to strike. The goal sucked the air out of the stadium, leaving the home side to chase a game that was rapidly slipping through their fingers despite their statistical dominance on the ball.
Defensive Heroics and Despair
The closing stages were defined by a desperate Levante push and heroic goalkeeping at both ends. Goalkeeper heroics were a central theme, with 8 saves shared between the two custodians keeping the scoreline at a minimum. For the hosts, Adrián de la Fuente was a titan at the back, earning man-of-the-match honors for his individual display despite the result. The Upset Factor remained a possibility until the final whistle, but Villarreal held firm to record their fifth consecutive win. For Levante, a fifth straight loss leaves them marooned at the bottom of the table, wondering how a game they controlled so frequently ended in another empty-handed walk to the tunnel.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Levante's season?
This defeat leaves Levante bottom of La Liga with just 9 points, making their battle against relegation look increasingly like an impossible mountain to climb.
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.
Levante’s Survival Instincts Face Ultimate Test Against Villarreal
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 77/100. A desperate Levante must find a way to halt a Villarreal side that looks far too clinical for the bottom three at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia.
The Setup
Levante enter this February 18 fixture knowing the trapdoor is looming. Currently sitting 19th in the standings, their high Stakes rating confirms that every match is now a final. However, the visitors arrive with a Form rating that signals pure dominance. Villarreal are entrenched in 4th place and have become away specialists, winning over half of their road trips this season. For the hosts, who have struggled to buy a win at home, the challenge looks monumental against a yellow wall of efficiency.
Key Battle
With no specific individual match-ups highlighted, the tactical war will be won in the transition. Levante’s midfield, led by the creative Carlos Álvarez, must find a way to maintain Balance against a Villarreal engine room that excels at suffocating opponents. The battle pits Levante’s desperate low block against the surgical passing of the visitors. If the home side cannot disrupt the rhythm of Villarreal’s attacking Stars, it will be a long evening of chasing shadows in Valencia.
Our Take
Our verdict points toward a convincing away victory. While Levante might show early grit fueled by their relegation anxiety, the gap in quality is simply too wide to ignore. We expect Villarreal to dictate the tempo from the opening whistle, using their superior technical ability to stretch the pitch. A breakthrough before halftime seems likely, forcing Levante to open up and leaving them vulnerable to the counter-attack. It should be a clinical display from the Champions League contenders, leaving the hosts deeper in the mire.