Match report

Levante Defeats Alaves 3-1, Secures Crucial La Liga Points

Levante
Levante
3–1
FT
Alaves
Alaves
May 15, 2022

Levante emerged victorious in their La Liga clash against Alaves by securing a narrow but crucial win of 3-1. The match saw Levante dominating the second half while overcoming an early deficit set by Joselu's goal for Alaves.

Key Facts

  • • Joselu scored the first goal for Alaves at minute 36.
  • • Óscar Duarte and R. Marti equalized and put Levante ahead with goals at minutes 53 and 74 respectively.
  • • J. Morales sealed the win in stoppage time, scoring the third goal from J. Campana's assist.

Lineups

Levante

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 45 Primo (G)
  • 6 Ó. Duarte (D)
  • 14 Rúben Vezo (D)
  • 2 Son (D)
  • 25 M. Saracchi (D)
  • 24 Campaña (M)
  • 11 Morales (M)
  • 12 M. Malsa (M)
  • 10 E. Bardhi (F)
  • 9 Roger Martí (F)
  • 29 Cantero (M)

Substitutes

  • 21 Dani Gómez
  • 8 Pepelu
  • 16 Soldado
  • 23 Coke
  • 20 Miramón
  • 17 N. Vukčević
  • 5 N. Radoja
  • 22 Melero
  • 15 Postigo
  • 3 Enric Franquesa
  • 4 Rober
  • 26 Picón

Alaves

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Pacheco (G)
  • 5 Laguardia (D)
  • 22 F. Lejeune (D)
  • 23 Ximo Navarro (D)
  • 3 Rubén Duarte (D)
  • 16 G. Escalante (M)
  • 20 Pere Pons (M)
  • 25 Jason (M)
  • 9 Joselu (F)
  • 11 Luis Rioja (M)
  • 24 Miguel de la Fuente (M)

Substitutes

  • 17 Edgar Méndez
  • 14 Manu García
  • 7 Manu Vallejo
  • 40 Marc Ureña
  • 2 N. Tenaglia
  • 4 M. Miazga
  • 30 Tomás Mendes
  • 13 Sivera
  • 21 Martín Aguirregabiria
  • 27 Javi López
  • 18 F. Pellistri
  • 8 Pina

Timeline

  1. Levante
    17' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    J. Campana

    Foul

  2. Levante
    29' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    J. Morales

    Foul

  3. Levante
    35' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    M. Saracchi

    Foul

  4. Alaves
    36' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    Joselu · Assist: Laguardia
  5. Alaves
    38' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    P. Pons

    Foul

  6. Levante
    53' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    Óscar Duarte · Assist: J. Morales
  7. Alaves
    54' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    M. de la Fuente

    Foul

  8. Alaves
    56' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. de la Fuente · On: Edgar Méndez
  9. Alaves
    57' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jason · On: Manuel Garcia
  10. Levante
    58' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    M. Malsa

    Foul

  11. Levante
    66' Levante subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Malsa · On: Dani Gómez
  12. Levante
    66' Levante subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Cantero · On: Pepelu
  13. Alaves
    70' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Pons · On: M. Vallejo
  14. Alaves
    71' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Edgar Méndez

    Argument

  15. Levante
    74' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Marti
  16. Levante
    76' Levante subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Marti · On: Soldado
  17. Levante
    76' Levante subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Saracchi · On: Coke
  18. Alaves
    80' Alaves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Rubén Duarte · On: N. Tenaglia
  19. Alaves
    80' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Laguardia · On: Marc Tenas
  20. Levante
    81' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    Son

    Foul

  21. Alaves
    86' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    G. Escalante

    Argument

  22. Alaves
    89' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Marc Tenas

    Foul

  23. Alaves
    90'+3 Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Florian Lejeune

    Argument

  24. Levante
    90'+5 Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Morales · Assist: J. Campana
  25. Alaves
    90'+7 Alaves Card · Red Card
    G. Escalante

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Levante Alaves
Fouls 19 10
Pass Accuracy 84% 67%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 6
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 468 245
Yellow Cards 8 7
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 5 2
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 391 163
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Óscar Duarte’s equalizing goal at minute 53 marked a shift in momentum towards Levante.
  • ▸ Alaves' multiple substitutions and accumulation of yellow cards, including G. Escalante's red card, weakened their defense and allowed Levante to capitalize.