Match report

Levante Defeats Elche 3-2 in La Liga Thriller

Levante
Levante
3–2
FT
Elche
Elche
Jan 23, 2026

Levante pulled off an impressive comeback in their La Liga clash against Elche, winning 3-2 after trailing early on. The match saw a flurry of substitutions and yellow cards, but it was goals from P. Martinez, Adrián de la Fuente, and A. Matturro that secured the victory for Levante.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Levante 3 - Elche 2
  • • A. Rodriguez (11') opened scoring for Elche
  • • P. Martinez equalized for Levante at 50'
  • • Adrián de la Fuente put Levante ahead with a goal in the 68th minute
  • • Levante's A. Matturro secured victory in the 90th minute

Lineups

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)
  • 9 I. Romero (M)
  • 24 C. Alvarez (M)
  • 18 I. Losada (M)
  • 21 K. Etta Eyong (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 P. Cortes
  • 12 U. Vencedor
  • 8 J. A. Olasagasti
  • 1 P. Cunat
  • 16 K. Arriaga
  • 15 G. Koyalipou
  • 20 O. Rey
  • 29 N. Perez
  • 32 A. Primo
  • 19 C. Espi
  • 2 M. Moreno
  • 11 J. Morales

Elche

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 13 I. Pena (G)
  • 3 A. Pedrosa (D)
  • 22 D. Affengruber (D)
  • 21 L. Petrot (D)
  • 11 G. Valera (D)
  • 19 G. Diangana (M)
  • 16 M. Neto (M)
  • 8 M. Aguado (M)
  • 14 A. Febas (M)
  • 7 Y. Santiago (M)
  • 20 A. Rodriguez (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 D. Delgado
  • 9 Andre Silva
  • 17 Josan
  • 18 J. Donald
  • 45 A. Iturbe
  • 30 R. Mendoza
  • 1 M. Dituro
  • 4 B. Diaby
  • 32 A. Boayar
  • 38 A. Sanchez
  • 5 F. Redondo Solari
  • 6 P. Bigas

Timeline

  1. Elche
    11' Elche Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Rodriguez
  2. Levante
    38' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    C. Alvarez

    Foul

  3. Levante
    46' Levante subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Losada · On: P. Cortes
  4. Levante
    50' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Martinez · Assist: J. Toljan
  5. Elche
    55' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    L. Petrot

    Foul

  6. Elche
    62' Elche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Neto · On: Josan
  7. Elche
    67' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    Aleix Febas

    Foul

  8. Levante
    68' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    Adrián de la Fuente · Assist: P. Martinez
  9. Elche
    70' Elche subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Rodriguez · On: Andre Silva
  10. Elche
    70' Elche subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Diangana · On: Rodrigo Mendoza
  11. Elche
    70' Elche subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Yago Santiago · On: A. Boayar
  12. Elche
    71' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    Andre Silva

    Foul

  13. Levante
    74' Levante subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Alvarez · On: J. A. Olasagasti
  14. Levante
    74' Levante subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Etta Eyong · On: C. Espi
  15. Levante
    84' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    I. Romero

    Foul

  16. Elche
    85' Elche subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Aguado · On: A. Sanchez
  17. Levante
    90' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Matturro · Assist: J. A. Olasagasti

Match Stats

Stat Levante Elche
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 76% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 26 6
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 328 482
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 13 1
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 2.61 0.65
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 248 401
Shots Inside Box 18 3
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Martinez's equalizer at 50' reversed Elche's early advantage and set the stage for Levante’s comeback.
  • ▸ Adrián de la Fuente’s goal in the 68th minute gave Levante momentum and a lead they would not relinquish.