Match report

Valencia Defeats Levante 1-0 in La Liga Clash

Valencia
Valencia
1–0
FT
Levante
Levante
Nov 21, 2025

In a tightly contested match, Valencia edged out Levante by a single goal, thanks to H. Duro's decisive strike. The hosts capitalized on their opportunities and controlled the game despite multiple changes from both sides.

Key Facts

  • • Valencia defeated Levante 1-0 in La Liga.
  • • H. Duro scored the only goal of the match at minute 79, assisted by José Luis Gayà.
  • • Levante received three yellow cards (C. Alvarez, O. Rey, M. Moreno), while Valencia had four (J. Copete, T. Correia, J. L. Gayà, and D. Foulquier).
  • • Valencia made multiple substitutions: H. Duro replaced by L. Beltran at 54', A. Danjuma for L. Rioja at 73', and later three more changes.
  • • Levante also adjusted their lineup with several late substitutes including U. Elgezabal, Unai Vencedor.

Lineups

Valencia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 J. Agirrezabala (G)
  • 12 T. Correia (D)
  • 5 C. Tarrega (D)
  • 3 J. Copete (D)
  • 14 J. Gaya (D)
  • 8 J. Guerra (M)
  • 18 Pepelu (M)
  • 16 D. Lopez (M)
  • 10 A. Almeida (M)
  • 7 A. Danjuma (M)
  • 15 L. Beltran (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Dimitrievski
  • 13 C. Rivero
  • 9 H. Duro
  • 11 L. Rioja
  • 19 D. Raba
  • 20 D. Foulquier
  • 21 J. Vazquez
  • 22 B. Santamaria
  • 23 F. Ugrinic
  • 26 Rubo
  • 27 D. Otorbi
  • 40 J. Fontanet

Levante

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Ryan (G)
  • 22 J. Toljan (D)
  • 2 M. Moreno (D)
  • 4 Dela (D)
  • 23 M. Sanchez (D)
  • 24 C. Alvarez (M)
  • 5 U. Elgezabal (M)
  • 12 U. Vencedor (M)
  • 20 O. Rey (M)
  • 9 I. Romero (M)
  • 21 Etta Eyong (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 P. Cunat
  • 32 A. Primo
  • 3 A. Matturro
  • 6 D. Varela Pampin
  • 7 R. Brugue
  • 8 J. A. Olasagasti
  • 11 J. Morales
  • 14 J. Cabello
  • 15 G. Koyalipou
  • 16 K. Arriaga
  • 17 V. Garcia
  • 18 I. Losada

Timeline

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

    Foul

  2. Levante
    34' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    O. Rey

    Foul

  3. Valencia
    45'+1 Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    J. Copete

    Argument

  4. Valencia
    49' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    T. Correia

    Foul

  5. Valencia
    54' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Beltran · On: H. Duro
  6. Valencia
    66' Valencia Var · Goal cancelled
    D. Lopez
  7. Levante
    70' Levante subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Romero · On: R. Brugue
  8. Levante
    70' Levante subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Etta Eyong · On: G. Koyalipou
  9. Levante
    70' Levante subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Rey · On: K. Arriaga
  10. Valencia
    73' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Danjuma · On: L. Rioja
  11. Valencia
    79' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Duro · Assist: José Luis Gayà
  12. Valencia
    81' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    José Luis Gayà

    Foul

  13. Levante
    84' Levante subst · Substitution 4
    Off: U. Elgezabal · On: J. A. Olasagasti
  14. Levante
    84' Levante subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unai Vencedor · On: J. Morales
  15. Valencia
    85' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Almeida · On: D. Raba
  16. Valencia
    85' Valencia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Correia · On: D. Foulquier
  17. Valencia
    85' Valencia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Javier Guerra · On: Baptiste Santamaria
  18. Levante
    90'+9 Levante Card · Yellow Card
    M. Moreno

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Valencia Levante
Fouls 16 15
Pass Accuracy 87% 79%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 7
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 525 372
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 3 0
xG 1.49 0.72
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 456 294
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Valencia's key moment came in the 79th minute when H. Duro scored from an assist by José Luis Gayà, breaking Levante’s defensive resilience.
  • ▸ The controversial goal cancellation for Valencia at 66' due to VAR involvement shifted momentum briefly but did not deter their eventual victory.