The League
5:30 p.mFebruary 15, 2026
Regular season – 24
City of Valencia Stadium
Referee: Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias, Spain
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Valencia
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0.63
Expected Goals (xG)
0.68
Passing by
315 (82%)
Accurate passes
374 (85%)
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13
G
Mathew Ryan
5.9
23
d
Manuel Sanchez
6.3
d
Matias Moreno
85′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
4
d
Adrià de la Font
6.9
29
d
Nacho Perez
6.3
10
M
Pablo Martinez (C)
7.2
M
Kervin Arriaga
90+5′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
90+5′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
18
M
Iker Losada
6.2
24
M
Carlos Alvarez
6.9
26
M
Kareem Tunde
6.5
9
F
Ivan Romero
6.7
1
G
He stole Dimitrievski
7.9
14
d
José Luis Gayà (C)
7.0
24
d
It was commercial
7.2
5
d
César Tàrrega
6.5
4
d
Unai Núñez
7.5
M
Ramadan holidays
64′
18
M
ashes
6.6
M
Filip Ugrinić
17′ StumbledM
Luis Rioja
64′
9
F
Hugo Duro
6.7
15
F
Lucas Beltran
6.3
The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Valencia secured a vital 2-0 derby victory over Levante, with goals from Largie Ramazani and Umar Sadiq in the second half.
The highly-anticipated Valencian derby at the Ciudad de Valencia Stadium saw relegation-threatened Levante host local rivals Valencia on 15 February 2026. Levante sat 19th in La Liga with 18 points, while Valencia, just two places above 17th, tried to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Both teams went into the match under pressure, needing points to improve their position in the League.
The first half was a tricky affair, marked by cautious play and a lack of clear-cut chances. The Valencian F. Ugrinic received the first warning in the 17th minute for a trip.
Although Valencia had slightly more possession at 53%, neither team achieved significant offensive dominance. Levante created nine shots in total, but only one found the net, reflecting their struggles in the final third.
Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski made a crucial save, keeping the scores level. The home side couldn’t really test him in the first 45 minutes.
As the teams headed into the break, the score remained goalless. Valencia needed more penetration in attack, while Levante had to find a way to turn their territorial play into real threats on goal.
The coach of Valencia introduced a triple substitution in the 58th minute, entering Guido Rodríguez, Umar Sadiq and Javi Guerra. This tactical adjustment paid off immediately, injecting fresh energy into the visiting attack.
Just six minutes later, in the 64th minute, Largie Ramazani broke the deadlock. He received a precise pass from Luis Rioja before heading the ball past the Levante goalkeeper, giving Valencia a crucial lead.
Levante made their own series of substitutions in the 69th and 78th minutes, trying to find an equaliser. However, their efforts were largely fruitless in the face of a resolute Valencia defence.
Valencia secured victory in the 84th minute thanks to substitute Umar Sadiq. Javi Guerra made a timely assist, which allowed Sadiq to guide the ball home and double his team’s lead.
The game ended with a flurry of late cards, highlighting the intensity of the derby. M. Moreno del Levante received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 85th minute. In stoppage time, K. Arriaga del Levante was sent off in the 90th + 5th minute after receiving two quick yellow cautions for unsportsmanlike conduct, while the Valencian J. Vazquez was also yellow carded for delaying the game.
Valencia’s final clinical performance was evident, converting their two shots on goal into two goals from a total of five attempts. His expected goals (xG) stood at 0.68. Levante, despite a similar xG of 0.63, lacked efficiency, managing just one shot on goal from nine total efforts.
This decisive derby win moves Valencia up the La Liga table, providing valuable momentum and increasing their distance from the relegation zone. For Levante, this defeat deepens their struggles, leaving them firmly rooted in 19th position and intensifying their fight for top-flight survival.
