In a thrilling encounter during Matchday 19 of La Liga, Levante faced off against Espanyol, resulting in a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Estadio Ciutat de València.
The visiting team took an early lead in the second half, with defender Carlos Romero scoring just 8 minutes after the break. However, Levante quickly responded, equalizing only a minute later through a goal from Iker Losada.
Iker Losada’s performance was a standout, as he not only scored Levante’s equalizer but also completed 9 successful passes and attempted 4 shots on goal, solidifying his status as the match’s most valuable player.
Defensively, Carlos Romero was a key figure for Espanyol, contributing not just with his goal but also with 4 ball recoveries, showcasing his skills at the back.
In the first half, Espanyol’s midfielder Jofre Carreras demonstrated exceptional skill, nutmegging Levante’s defender Diego Pampín just 3 minutes into the match, setting the tone for a competitive game.
Levante’s head coach, Luís Castro, deployed a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Mathew Ryan in goal, a defensive line consisting of Jeremy Toljan, Adrián de la Fuente, Matías Moreno, and Diego Pampín. The midfield comprised Pablo Martínez, Kervin Arriaga, Kareem Tunde, Carlos Álvarez, and Iker Losada, while Iván Romero led the attack.
On the other hand, Espanyol’s manager José González Álvarez opted for a 4-4-2 setup, with Marko Dmitrovic guarding the net. The backline included Urko Gonzalez, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, and Carlos Romero, while Jofre Carreras, Edu Expósito, Omar el Hilali, and Tyrhys Dolan formed the midfield. Kike García and Pere Milla were the strikers.
César Soto Grado officiated the match, ensuring a fair contest throughout.
Looking ahead, Levante will travel to face Real Madrid, while Espanyol will host Girona in their next matches.
Currently, Levante sits at 19th place in the league with 14 points, while Espanyol holds 5th position with 34 points.
Substitutions for Levante
63’ 2T – Iker Losada was replaced by Carlos Espí
77’ 2T – Kervin Arriaga was replaced by Unai Vencedor
78’ 2T – Carlos Álvarez was replaced by Jon Olasagasti
87’ 2T – Iván Romero was replaced by Etta Eyong
88’ 2T – Kareem Tunde was replaced by José Luis Morales
Yellow Card for Levante:
48’ 2T – Luís Castro (for insulting or dissenting against the referee)
Substitutions for Espanyol
59’ 2T – Kike García was replaced by Roberto Fernández
68’ 2T – Jofre Carreras and Pere Milla were replaced by Ramón Terrats and Javi Puado, respectively
72’ 2T – Javi Puado was replaced by Charles Pickel
Yellow Card for Espanyol:
45’ 1T – Kike García.