Match report

Levante 2–2 Cadiz: La Liga Draw

Levante
Levante
2–2
FT
Cadiz
Cadiz
May 21, 2021

Levante and Cadiz secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw in a thrilling La Liga encounter at the Estadi Ciutat de Valencia. Goals from R. Marti and G. Melero for Levante were matched by Alvaro Negredo and Carlos Akapo for Cadiz. Both sides showed resilience and determination, resulting in a well-deserved share of the points.

Key Facts

  • • R. Marti (Levante) opened the scoring with an assist from Toño at the 8th minute
  • • Alvaro Negredo (Cadiz) equalized with an assist from I. Carcelen at the 14th minute
  • • Carlos Akapo (Cadiz) put Cadiz ahead with an assist from Alberto Perea at the 32nd minute
  • • G. Melero (Levante) scored the equalizer with an assist from R. Marti at the 58th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams in the second half

Lineups

Levante

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 34 Dani Cárdenas (G)
  • 2 Son (D)
  • 6 Óscar Duarte (D)
  • 4 Róber Pier (D)
  • 3 Toño (D)
  • 18 Jorge de Frutos (M)
  • 12 Mickaël Malsa (M)
  • 22 Gonzalo Melero (M)
  • 10 Enis Bardhi (M)
  • 9 Roger Martí (F)
  • 21 Dani Gómez (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Aitor Fernández
  • 19 Carlos Clerc
  • 23 Coke
  • 39 Eusebio Monzó
  • 20 Jorge Miramón
  • 27 Alex Blesa
  • 25 Cheick Doukouré
  • 44 Edgar Sevikyan
  • 16 Ruben Rochina
  • 7 Sergio León
  • 29 Álejandro Cantero
  • 11 José Luis Morales

Cadiz

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 David Gil (G)
  • 20 Isaac Carcelén (D)
  • 19 Pedro Alcalá (D)
  • 3 Fali (D)
  • 15 Carlos Akapo (D)
  • 2 Jens Jønsson (M)
  • 17 Augusto Fernández (M)
  • 6 José Mari (M)
  • 21 Rubén Sobrino (F)
  • 18 Álvaro Negredo (F)
  • 10 Alberto Perea (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 Juan Flere
  • 1 Jeremías Ledesma
  • 37 Álex Martín
  • 4 Marcos Mauro
  • 11 Jorge Pombo
  • 38 Álvaro Bastida
  • 5 Jon Ander Garrido
  • 25 Jairo Izquierdo González
  • 29 Mamady Diarra
  • 31 Kike Carrasco
  • 24 Filip Malbašić
  • 12 Ivan Šaponjić

Timeline

  1. Levante
    8' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Marti · Assist: Toño
  2. Cadiz
    14' Cadiz Goal · Normal Goal
    Álvaro Negredo · Assist: I. Carcelen
  3. Cadiz
    25' Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    Álvaro Negredo

    Elbowing

  4. Cadiz
    32' Cadiz Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlos Akapo · Assist: Alberto Perea
  5. Cadiz
    41' Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sobrino

    Roughing

  6. Cadiz
    56' Cadiz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Álvaro Bastida · On: J. Jønsson
  7. Cadiz
    56' Cadiz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jon Garrido · On: A. Fernández
  8. Levante
    58' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Melero · Assist: R. Marti
  9. Levante
    62' Levante subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Clerc · On: Toño
  10. Levante
    67' Levante subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Morales · On: E. Bardhi
  11. Levante
    67' Levante subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Cantero · On: D. Gomez
  12. Cadiz
    68' Cadiz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Izquierdo · On: Alcalá
  13. Cadiz
    74' Cadiz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jorge Pombo · On: Alberto Perea
  14. Cadiz
    74' Cadiz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Malbašić · On: Álvaro Negredo
  15. Levante
    80' Levante subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Coke · On: Son
  16. Levante
    80' Levante subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Álex Blesa · On: M. Malsa

Match Stats

Stat Levante Cadiz
Fouls 17 8
Pass Accuracy 89% 69%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 6
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 568 248
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 70% 30%
Accurate Passes 504 171
Shots Inside Box 13 2
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by R. Marti for Levante set the tone for a fast-paced start, but Cadiz's quick response with goals from Alvaro Negredo and Carlos Akapo showcased their ability to adapt and counterattack effectively
  • ▸ G. Melero's second half equalizer for Levante proved crucial as it prevented Cadiz from carrying momentum into the closing stages of the match, leading to a well-fought draw for both sides