The Lions left the Granotes with no options as they topped them 0-2 in the La Liga encounter held at the Ciutat de València stadium. The match began with a spectacular goal from Robert Navarro just 2 minutes into the first half. The final score was confirmed with Nico Williams finding the net in the 43rd minute of the same half.
Athletic Bilbao had the opportunity to extend their lead when Nico Williams struck the post in the 28th minute.
Robert Navarro was the standout player of the match, scoring 1 goal, completing 37 successful passes, and attempting 2 shots on goal.
Another key player was Nico Williams, who also scored, delivered 10 accurate passes, and had 3 attempts at goal.
Levante’s head coach, Julián Calero, opted for a 4-4-2 formation with Mathew Ryan in goal; Jeremy Toljan, Unai Elgezabal, Alan Matturro, and Manu Sánchez in defense; Carlos Álvarez, Kervin Arriaga, Oriol Rey, and Jon Olasagasti in midfield; and Etta Eyong and Goduine Koyalipou in attack.
Meanwhile, the squad led by Ernesto Valverde lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Unai Simón as the goalkeeper; Iñigo Lekue, Dani Vivian, Aitor Paredes, and Yuri Berchiche in defense; Mikel Jauregizar, Alejandro Rego, Robert Navarro, Álex Berenguer, and Nico Williams in midfield; and Gorka Guruzeta in the forward position.
The referee for the match at Ciutat de València was Adrián Cordero Vega.
Following this match, the Granotes will face Osasuna in their next outing, while the Lions prepare to host Atlético de Madrid.
As a result of this game, the home team remains with 9 points, sitting in nineteenth place in the standings, while the visitors enjoy 20 points, placing them in eighth position in the tournament.
Substitutions for Levante
45’ 2T – Unai Elgezabal out for Jorge Cabello, Kervin Arriaga out for Roger Brugué, and Goduine Koyalipou out for Iván Romero
57’ 2T – Alan Matturro out for Víctor García
71’ 2T – Jeremy Toljan out for José Luis Morales
Yellow Cards for Levante:
31’ 1T Kervin Arriaga (Unsporting Behavior), 36’ 1T Oriol Rey (Unsporting Behavior), 37’ 2T Julián Calero (Dissent), and 40’ 2T Roger Brugué (Unsporting Behavior)
Substitutions for Athletic Bilbao
61’ 2T – Robert Navarro out for Unai Gómez
79’ 2T – Nico Williams out for Selton Sánchez
80’ 2T – Mikel Jauregizar out for Mikel Vesga
86’ 2T – Gorka Guruzeta out for Urko Izeta
87’ 2T – Álex Berenguer out for Nicolás Serrano
Yellow Cards for Athletic Bilbao:
39’ 1T Yuri Berchiche (Unsporting Behavior) and 5’ 2T Dani Vivian (Unsporting Behavior)