Match report

Levante Holds Off Espanyol 1-1 in La Liga Clash

Levante
Levante
1–1
FT
Espanyol
Espanyol
Jan 11, 2026

Levante held off a determined Espanyol side to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw at home in La Liga action. Despite conceding early in the second half, Levante's response was swift and precise, with I. Losada leveling the match soon after Carlos Romero opened the scoring for Espanyol. Both teams showed resilience and tactical acumen, making it a closely contested affair.

Key Facts

  • • Carlos Romero scored for Espanyol in the 53rd minute.
  • • I. Losada equalized for Levante in the 55th minute.
  • • K. Garcia received a yellow card for Espanyol at half-time.
  • • Espanyol made multiple substitutions to maintain their momentum, including bringing on R. Fernandez Jaen and J. Puado.
  • • Levante also adjusted with key substitutes like C. Espi and Unai Vencedor.

Lineups

Levante

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Ryan (G)
  • 22 J. Toljan (D)
  • 4 Dela (D)
  • 2 M. Moreno (D)
  • 6 D. Varela Pampin (D)
  • 16 K. Arriaga (M)
  • 10 P. Martinez (M)
  • 26 K. Tunde (M)
  • 24 C. Alvarez (M)
  • 18 I. Losada (M)
  • 9 I. Romero (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 P. Cunat
  • 32 A. Primo
  • 3 A. Matturro
  • 8 J. A. Olasagasti
  • 11 J. Morales
  • 12 U. Vencedor
  • 19 C. Espi
  • 20 O. Rey
  • 21 K. Etta Eyong
  • 23 M. Sanchez
  • 27 P. Cortes
  • 29 N. Perez

Espanyol

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Dmitrovic (G)
  • 23 O. El Hilali (D)
  • 5 F. Calero (D)
  • 6 L. Cabrera (D)
  • 22 C. Romero (D)
  • 17 Jofre (M)
  • 4 U. Gonzalez (M)
  • 8 Exposito (M)
  • 24 T. Dolan (M)
  • 11 P. Milla (F)
  • 19 K. Garcia (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Fortuno
  • 30 P. Tristan
  • 2 R. Sanchez
  • 7 J. Puado
  • 9 R. Fernandez Jaen
  • 12 J. Salinas
  • 14 R. Terrats
  • 15 M. Rubio
  • 18 C. Pickel
  • 20 A. Roca
  • 38 C. Riedel

Timeline

  1. Espanyol
    45'+1 Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    K. Garcia

    Foul

  2. Espanyol
    53' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlos Romero
  3. Levante
    55' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Losada · Assist: Adrián de la Fuente
  4. Espanyol
    61' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Garcia · On: R. Fernandez Jaen
  5. Levante
    65' Levante subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Losada · On: C. Espi
  6. Espanyol
    69' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Milla · On: J. Puado
  7. Espanyol
    69' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jofre · On: R. Terrats
  8. Espanyol
    73' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: C. Pickel
  9. Levante
    79' Levante subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Alvarez · On: J. A. Olasagasti
  10. Levante
    79' Levante subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Arriaga · On: Unai Vencedor
  11. Levante
    88' Levante subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Romero · On: Etta Eyong
  12. Levante
    89' Levante subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Tunde · On: J. Morales

Match Stats

Stat Levante Espanyol
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 84%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 19
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 423 431
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 1.11 1.36
Shots off Target 3 10
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 350 364
Shots Inside Box 6 13
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Espanyol took the lead through Carlos Romero's goal in the 53rd minute, giving them a temporary advantage.
  • ▸ Levante quickly responded with I. Losada scoring from an assist by Adrián de la Fuente, equalizing just two minutes later.