The League
5:30 p.mMarch 21, 2026
Regular season – 29
City of Valencia Stadium
Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano, Spain
levant
Oviedo
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1.87
Expected Goals (xG)
1.34
-1.00
Prevented goals
-1.00
Passing by
202 (72%)
Accurate passes
379 (83%)
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13
G
Mathew Ryan
6.2
23
d
Manuel Sanchez
6.3
3
d
By Alan Mature
6.2
4
d
Adrià de la Font (C)
5.9
22
d
Jeremy Toljan
6.9
m
Oriol Rey
74′ Holdingm
Kareem Tunde
71′ Holding
52′
8
m
Jon Ander Olasagasti
6.9
17
m
Victor Garcia
6.9
F
Carlos Espí
4′
25′
13
G
Aaron Scandell
6.2
d
Javi Lopez
44′
4
d
David Costes (C)
5.7
d
Eric Bailly
38′ Holding
22
d
Nacho Vidal
6.2
23
m
Nicolas Fonseca
6.2
6
m
not really
7.2
15
m
Thiago Fernandez
6.3
m
Alberto Reina
45+6′ F
Federico Viñas
45+3′
trainer
Guillermo Almada Alves Jorge
The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Levant beat Oviedo 4-2 thanks to Carlos Espí’s opening double.
Levante produced a dominant offensive display, defeating Oviedo 4-2 at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. Striker Carlos Espí was the hero, scoring twice to put the hosts on their way in a dramatic La Liga clash.
This crucial La Liga clash on March 21, 2026 saw both teams desperate for points. Llevant (19th, 23 points) tried to climb, while Oviedo (20th, 21 points) wanted to avoid deepening the struggles.
The home side wasted no time, with Carlos Espí opening the scoring in the 4th minute with a well-placed finish. Espí then doubled his tally in the 25th minute, slotting home to give Levante a two-goal lead.
Oviedo, however, showed resilience and returned to the game shortly before the break. Ibrahima Chaira scored in the 44th minute, reducing the visitors’ deficit.
The drama escalated into first-half stoppage time. Federico Viñas calmly converted a penalty in the 45+3 minute, surprisingly leveling Oviedo heading into the break.
The interval arrived with the score unexpectedly tied at 2-2, setting the stage for a tense second half. Levante needed to regain early control, while Oviedo aimed to capitalize on their turnaround.
Levante quickly reasserted their dominance after the restart. Iker Losada restored the home side’s lead in the 52nd minute, guiding a shot past the Oviedo goalkeeper after an assist from Kareem Tunde.
In the second half, there were numerous changes as both managers tried to influence the game. Oviedo brought on several players around the 64th minute, while Levante made tactical changes in the 75th minute. Players from both sides were shown yellow cards.
As the game entered the final moments, Levante pushed for a decisive fourth goal. Substitute Iván Romero delivered in the 90+3 minute, sealing a vital 4-2 victory for the home side with a late goal.
Although Oviedo had 62% possession compared to Levante’s 38%, the locals were more clinical. Levante registered a total of 20 shots with 8 on target, far outstripping Oviedo’s 10 shots with only 2 on target. Levante’s xG of 1.87 also surpassed Oviedo’s 1.34.
This hard-fought victory lifts Levante above Oviedo in the standings, providing a much-needed boost. The result provides crucial momentum as the season progresses.
