Match report

Villarreal Secures Narrow Win Over Levante In La Liga

Levante
Levante
0–1
FT
Villarreal
Villarreal
Feb 18, 2026

Villarreal secured a narrow victory over Levante with a solitary goal from Georgian striker Giorgi Mikautadze, marking their resilience and tactical precision in the La Liga encounter. Despite facing multiple yellow cards and substitutions, Villarreal's defense remained sturdy, preventing Levante from finding the equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Levante 0–1 Villarreal
  • • Goal by Giorgi Mikautadze (57') assisted by Nuno Mendes Pepe
  • • Levante's C. Espi and I. Losada both received yellow cards early in the match
  • • Villarreal substituted multiple players including A. Pérez, P. Gueye, R. Marín for tactical adjustments

Lineups

Levante

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Ryan (G)
  • 22 J. Toljan (D)
  • 4 Dela (D)
  • 2 M. Moreno (D)
  • 6 D. Varela Pampin (D)
  • 8 J. A. Olasagasti (M)
  • 14 U. Raghouber (M)
  • 18 I. Losada (M)
  • 17 V. Garcia (F)
  • 19 C. Espi (F)
  • 27 P. Cortes (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 P. Cunat
  • 32 A. Primo
  • 3 A. Matturro
  • 9 I. Romero
  • 11 J. Morales
  • 12 U. Vencedor
  • 21 K. Etta Eyong
  • 23 M. Sanchez
  • 24 C. Alvarez
  • 26 K. Tunde
  • 29 N. Perez
  • 55 T. Abed

Villarreal

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Luiz Junior (G)
  • 15 S. Mourino (D)
  • 6 P. Navarro (D)
  • 4 R. Marin (D)
  • 23 S. Cardona (D)
  • 19 N. Pepe (M)
  • 14 S. Comesana (M)
  • 18 P. Gueye (M)
  • 20 A. Moleiro (M)
  • 22 A. Perez (F)
  • 9 G. Mikautadze (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 A. Tenas
  • 3 A. Freeman
  • 12 R. Veiga
  • 16 T. Partey
  • 17 T. Buchanan
  • 21 T. Oluwaseyi
  • 24 A. Pedraza
  • 32 H. Lopez
  • 38 A. Diatta

Timeline

  1. Levante
    31' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    C. Espi

    Foul

  2. Levante
    43' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    I. Losada

    Foul

  3. Villarreal
    57' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Mikautadze · Assist: N. Pepe
  4. Villarreal
    60' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    A. Perez

    Foul

  5. Levante
    65' Levante subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Garcia · On: A. Matturro
  6. Levante
    65' Levante subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ugo Raghouber · On: Unai Vencedor
  7. Levante
    65' Levante subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Moreno · On: Etta Eyong
  8. Villarreal
    71' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Perez · On: A. Pedraza
  9. Villarreal
    72' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    P. Gueye

    Foul

  10. Levante
    74' Levante subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Losada · On: C. Alvarez
  11. Villarreal
    79' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Marin · On: Renato Veiga
  12. Villarreal
    79' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Gueye · On: T. Partey
  13. Levante
    85' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    J. Toljan

    Foul

  14. Villarreal
    88' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Moleiro · On: A. Freeman
  15. Villarreal
    89' Villarreal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Mikautadze · On: T. Oluwaseyi
  16. Villarreal
    90' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    Santi Comesaña

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Levante Villarreal
Fouls 13 20
Pass Accuracy 84% 80%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 15
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 485 345
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 4 6
xG 0.92 2.40
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 405 275
Shots Inside Box 11 10
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point of the match occurred when Villarreal's Giorgi Mikautadze scored in the 57th minute, breaking Levante’s defensive resolve and setting the tone for the rest of the game.
  • ▸ Levante made multiple substitutions and received yellow cards which impacted their momentum and ability to push for an equalizer.