Match report

Levante Hold Atletico Madrid to 2-2 Draw in La Liga

Levante
Levante
2–2
FT
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
May 18, 2019

Levante held off a determined Atletico Madrid comeback to secure a 2-2 draw in their La Liga clash. Levante's early goals from E. Cabaco and R. Marti gave them a strong start, but a red card for Ángel Correa and late goals from Rodri and S. Camello kept the match finely balanced.

Key Facts

  • • Levante scored two early goals through E. Cabaco (6') and R. Marti (36')
  • • Ángel Correa was sent off for Atletico Madrid in the 51st minute
  • • Rodri (68') and S. Camello (79') scored for Atletico Madrid to secure a late equalizer
  • • The match ended 2-2, a hard-fought draw in La Liga

Lineups

Levante

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Koke (G)
  • 19 Pedro López (M)
  • 22 Luna (M)
  • 14 Rúben Vezo (D)
  • 6 Chema (D)
  • 18 E. Cabaco (D)
  • 16 Rubén Rochina (M)
  • 24 Campaña (M)
  • 10 E. Bardhi (M)
  • 9 Roger Martí (F)
  • 20 R. Dwamena (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Fran Manzanara
  • 7 M. Simon
  • 11 José Luis Morales
  • 2 Borja Mayoral
  • 32 Pepelu
  • 13 Oier
  • 30 S. Moore

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Adán (G)
  • 20 Juanfran (D)
  • 3 Filipe Luis (D)
  • 2 D. Godín (D)
  • 35 Francisco Montero (D)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 11 T. Lemar (M)
  • 5 T. Partey (M)
  • 14 Rodri Hernández (M)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (F)
  • 10 Á. Correa (F)

Substitutes

  • 55 Sergio Camello
  • 23 Vitolo
  • 40 Víctor Mollejo
  • 4 S. Arias
  • 37 Alex dos Santos
  • 54 Manu Sánchez
  • 43 Toni Moya

Timeline

  1. Levante
    6' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Cabaco · Assist: Rubén Vezo
  2. Levante
    33' Levante subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rubén Rochina · On: Francisco De La Manzanara
  3. Levante
    36' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Marti
  4. Atletico Madrid
    39' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Francisco Montero
  5. Atletico Madrid
    46' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Partey · On: S. Camello
  6. Atletico Madrid
    51' Atletico Madrid Card · Red Card
    Á. Correa
  7. Atletico Madrid
    63' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Lemar · On: Vitolo
  8. Atletico Madrid
    68' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodri · Assist: Juanfran
  9. Levante
    73' Levante subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luna · On: M. Simon
  10. Atletico Madrid
    75' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Francisco Montero · On: V. Mollejo
  11. Levante
    78' Levante subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pedro López · On: J. Morales
  12. Atletico Madrid
    79' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Camello

Match Stats

Stat Levante Atletico Madrid
Fouls 9 7
Pass Accuracy 84% 86%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — 1
Total Shots 17 17
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 423 501
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 7 8
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 357 432
Shots Inside Box 11 7
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box 6 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Levante's early two-goal advantage seemed to give them control, but Atletico Madrid's red card shifted momentum and increased pressure on Levante's defense
  • ▸ Rodri's goal in the 68th minute reignited Atletico Madrid's spirits and set the stage for Camello's equalizing goal in the 79th minute