Match report
Alaves Defeats Levante 1-0 in Segunda División Clash
Levante
0–1
FT
Alaves
Jun 17, 2023
In an intense match between Levante and Alaves at the Estadi Ciutat de Valencia, Alaves emerged victorious by securing a crucial away win with a final score of 1-0. The game was marked by several key substitutions and multiple yellow cards for both teams, but it was Alaves who capitalized on a late penalty to earn all three points in Segunda División.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Levante 0–1 Alaves
- • Goal scorer: A. Villalibre (Penalty, 120'+9)
- • Key player for Alaves: Javi López (penalty awarded and converted)
- • Levante received five yellow cards throughout the match including to Iborra in stoppage time
- • Both teams made multiple substitutions with key changes impacting late-game strategies
Lineups
Levante
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 Joan Femenías (G)
- 29 Marc Pubill (D)
- 14 Rúben Vezo (D)
- 4 Róber Pier (D)
- 16 Álex Muñoz (D)
- 20 Joni Montiel (M)
- 10 Iborra (M)
- 8 Pepelu (M)
- 18 Jorge de Frutos (M)
- 22 M. Bouldini (F)
- 17 Brugui (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Wesley Moraes
- 9 Soldado
- 19 Rober Ibáñez
- 2 Son
- 15 Postigo
- 11 Cantero
- 34 Carlos Benítez
- 23 M. Saracchi
- 21 C. Musonda
- 5 S. Mustafi
- 26 Pablo Cuñat
- 1 Dani Cárdenas
Alaves
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Sivera (G)
- 14 N. Tenaglia (D)
- 22 A. Abqar (D)
- 4 A. Sedlar (D)
- 3 Rubén Duarte (D)
- 11 Luis Rioja (M)
- 18 Jon Guridi (M)
- 23 C. Benavídez (M)
- 17 Xeber Alkain (M)
- 12 Asier Villalibre (F)
- 9 Miguel de la Fuente (F)
Substitutes
- 21 A. Rebbach
- 6 Toni Moya
- 29 J. Panichelli
- 27 Javi López
- 10 Jason
- 7 M. Sylla
- 33 Adrián
- 5 Laguardia
- 28 Álex Balboa
- 2 A. Arroyo
- 20 Róber
- 32 Imanol Baz
Timeline
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?' Levante Card · Yellow CardS. Mustafi
Argument
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20' Alaves Card · Yellow CardRubén Duarte
Foul
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58' Levante subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Brugue · On: Wesley Moraes
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62' Levante subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Bouldini · On: Soldado
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63' Alaves subst · Substitution 1Off: X. Alkain · On: A. Rebbach
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70' Alaves subst · Substitution 2Off: M. de la Fuente · On: T. Moya
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86' Alaves subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Guridi · On: Joaquin Panichelli
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90'+1 Levante Card · Yellow CardJ. Montiel
Foul
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90'+2 Levante subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Montiel · On: Rober Ibáñez
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90' Alaves subst · Substitution 4Off: Rubén Duarte · On: Javi López
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97' Levante Card · Yellow CardPepelu
Foul
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98' Alaves subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Tenaglia · On: Jason
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100' Alaves Card · Yellow CardJoaquin Panichelli
Foul
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105'+5 Levante Card · Yellow CardIborra
Argument
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105' Alaves subst · Substitution 6Off: Joaquin Panichelli · On: M. Sylla
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111' Levante subst · Substitution 4Off: J. de Frutos · On: Son
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111' Levante subst · Substitution 5Off: Rubén Vezo · On: S. Postigo
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112' Alaves Card · Yellow CardAbdelkabir Abqar
Foul
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114' Alaves Card · Yellow CardC. Protesoni
Foul
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120'+3 Alaves Card · Yellow CardAntonio Sivera
Argument
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120'+6 Alaves Var · Penalty confirmedJavi López
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120'+9 Alaves Goal · PenaltyA. Villalibre
Match Stats
| Stat | Levante | Alaves |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 22 | 23 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 69% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 16 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 493 | 465 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 8 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Accurate Passes | 351 | 319 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point of the game came in extra time when Alaves was awarded a penalty, which A. Villalibre converted to break Levante's resistance.
- ▸ Levante struggled to maintain control towards the end as multiple yellow cards hindered their defensive and offensive capabilities.