Match report

Athletic Club Defeats Levante 4-2 in La Liga Thriller

Athletic Club
Athletic Club
4–2
FT
Levante
Levante
Feb 8, 2026

Athletic Club delivered an impressive performance to secure a hard-fought 4-2 win against the ten-man Levante. The hosts made the most of their numerical advantage early in the game, capitalizing on a red card issued to A. Matturro from Levante at minute 17. Goals from G. Guruzeta (29', 34') put Athletic Club firmly in control before U. Elgezabal scored for Levante at 81'. N. Serrano and R. Navarro added two more goals to seal the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Athletic Club secured a crucial win over Levante with a final score of 4-2.
  • • A. Matturro from Levante was shown a red card at minute 17 for a professional foul in the last man situation.
  • • G. Guruzeta scored two goals (at minutes 29 and 34) to give Athletic Club an early lead.
  • • U. Elgezabal found the back of the net for Levante with a goal at minute 81.
  • • N. Serrano and R. Navarro added crucial late goals for Athletic Club.

Lineups

Athletic Club

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 U. Simon (G)
  • 2 A. Gorosabel (D)
  • 4 A. Paredes (D)
  • 14 A. Laporte (D)
  • 17 Y. Berchiche (D)
  • 16 I. Ruiz de Galarreta (M)
  • 18 M. Jauregizar (M)
  • 22 N. Serrano (M)
  • 11 G. Guruzeta (M)
  • 10 N. Williams (M)
  • 9 I. Williams (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 A. Padilla
  • 6 M. Vesga
  • 12 J. Areso
  • 15 I. Lekue
  • 19 A. Boiro
  • 20 U. Gomez
  • 23 R. Navarro
  • 25 Izeta
  • 30 A. Rego
  • 44 S. Sanchez
  • 47 I. Monreal

Levante

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Ryan (G)
  • 22 J. Toljan (D)
  • 4 Dela (D)
  • 3 A. Matturro (D)
  • 23 M. Sanchez (D)
  • 14 U. Raghouber (M)
  • 10 P. Martinez (M)
  • 26 K. Tunde (M)
  • 24 C. Alvarez (M)
  • 9 I. Romero (M)
  • 21 K. Etta Eyong (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 P. Cunat
  • 32 A. Primo
  • 5 U. Elgezabal
  • 6 D. Varela Pampin
  • 8 J. A. Olasagasti
  • 16 K. Arriaga
  • 18 I. Losada
  • 19 C. Espi
  • 20 O. Rey
  • 27 P. Cortes
  • 29 N. Perez
  • 55 T. Abed

Timeline

  1. Levante
    17' Levante Card · Red Card
    A. Matturro

    Professional foul last man

  2. Athletic Club
    29' Athletic Club Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Guruzeta · Assist: I. Ruiz de Galarreta
  3. Athletic Club
    34' Athletic Club Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Guruzeta · Assist: I. Williams
  4. Athletic Club
    39' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Berchiche · On: A. Boiro
  5. Levante
    46' Levante subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Alvarez · On: K. Arriaga
  6. Athletic Club
    62' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Guruzeta · On: R. Navarro
  7. Athletic Club
    63' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mikel Jauregizar · On: A. Rego
  8. Levante
    65' Levante subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adrián de la Fuente · On: U. Elgezabal
  9. Levante
    65' Levante subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Martinez · On: J. A. Olasagasti
  10. Levante
    65' Levante subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Romero · On: C. Espi
  11. Athletic Club
    66' Athletic Club Card · Yellow Card
    Aitor Paredes

    Foul

  12. Athletic Club
    76' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Ruiz de Galarreta · On: U. Gomez
  13. Athletic Club
    76' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nico Williams · On: S. Sanchez
  14. Levante
    77' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    J. Toljan

    Foul

  15. Levante
    81' Levante subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ugo Raghouber · On: I. Losada
  16. Levante
    81' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    U. Elgezabal
  17. Athletic Club
    86' Athletic Club Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Serrano · Assist: S. Sanchez
  18. Athletic Club
    89' Athletic Club Card · Yellow Card
    A. Rego

    Foul

  19. Levante
    90'+8 Levante subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Unknown player · On: P. Cortes
  20. Athletic Club
    90' Athletic Club Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Navarro · Assist: I. Williams

Match Stats

Stat Athletic Club Levante
Fouls 17 10
Pass Accuracy 87% 79%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 22 6
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 502 400
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 2.08 0.51
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 437 314
Shots Inside Box 14 2
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early dismissal of A. Matturro from Levante completely altered the match's dynamics, giving Athletic Club a significant advantage.
  • ▸ N. Serrano and R. Navarro's late goals provided the final blow to Levante, solidifying Athletic Club's victory in the closing stages of the game.