In a tightly contested encounter at the Ciutat de València, Levante managed to secure a draw against Espanyol, ending the match at 1-1 during La Liga’s 19th round.
Espanyol took an early lead in the second half when defender Carlos Romero found the net in the 53rd minute. However, Levante responded almost immediately, with Iker Losada equalizing just a minute later in the 54th minute.
Iker Losada was undoubtedly the standout performer of the match, as he not only scored a crucial goal but also completed 9 accurate passes and attempted 4 shots on goal. His efforts were instrumental in Levante’s performance.
On the defensive side, Carlos Romero shone for Espanyol, contributing with a goal and successfully intercepting 4 balls during the match.
In the opening minutes of the match, Espanyol’s Jofre Carreras showcased his skills by nutmegging Levante defender Diego Pampín in the 3rd minute, highlighting Espanyol’s attacking intentions early in the game.
Levante’s head coach, Luís Castro, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Mathew Ryan in goal; Jeremy Toljan, Adrián de la Fuente, Matías Moreno, and Diego Pampín in defense; Pablo Martínez, Kervin Arriaga, Kareem Tunde, Carlos Álvarez, and Iker Losada in midfield; and Iván Romero leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Espanyol, managed by José González Álvarez, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation with Marko Dmitrovic in goal; Urko Gonzalez, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, and Carlos Romero at the back; Jofre Carreras, Edu Expósito, Omar el Hilali, and Tyrhys Dolan in midfield; and Kike García and Pere Milla in attack.
The match was officiated by referee César Soto Grado.
Looking ahead, Levante will face Real Madrid in their next match, while Espanyol will host Girona at home.
This draw leaves Levante in 19th place in the league standings with 14 points, while Espanyol sits comfortably in 5th place with 34 points.
Substitutions for Levante
63’ 2T – Iker Losada was substituted by Carlos Espí
77’ 2T – Kervin Arriaga was replaced by Unai Vencedor
78’ 2T – Carlos Álvarez made way for Jon Olasagasti
87’ 2T – Iván Romero was substituted by Etta Eyong
88’ 2T – Kareem Tunde was replaced by José Luis Morales
Yellow Card for Levante:
48’ 2T – Luís Castro (Unsportsmanlike conduct towards the referee)
Substitutions for Espanyol
59’ 2T – Kike García was substituted by Roberto Fernández
68’ 2T – Jofre Carreras and Pere Milla were replaced by Ramón Terrats and Javi Puado respectively
72’ 2T – Javi Puado was substituted by Charles Pickel
Yellow Card for Espanyol:
45’ 1T – Kike García