Levante UD seeks first points of the season at El Sadar, after the defeat in the RCDE Stadium. The team must now change the chip and seek the first points of the season. The coach Luís Castro talks about the team's preparation and the rival.
What happened?
Levante UD suffered a heavy defeat in the RCDE Stadium, which has put the granotas on alert. The team must now change the chip and seek the first points of the season.
Why it matters for Levante?
The defeat in the RCDE Stadium has put the granotas on alert, and the team must now change the chip and seek the first points of the season. The coach Luís Castro talks about the team's preparation and the rival.
What comes next?
Levante UD will face Osasuna, which debuts in the competition after a preseason with three wins, two defeats and one draw. The coach Luís Castro talks about the team's preparation and the rival.
The coach of Levante UD, Luís Castro, has admitted in the pre-match press conference that the team was not fine in Barcelona. "There are many things in which we were not good, things that we saw that are not normal for us. We looked at it, we talked about it, the players have expressed their opinions, and we have also given our opinion, and I think things will go better from now on", he clarified.
Additionally, the Portuguese also wanted to talk about his rival this Monday, especially about their virtues and defects: "It's a team that defends very well, very compact. We know where they can hurt us and where we can improve to hurt them".
The possible eleven of Levante UD to face CA Osasuna in El Sadar continues pending the registrations. In the goal, Ryan will be the chosen one as usual. In the defensive line, Mandi and Dela are favorites to repeat in the center of the defense. On the sides, Manu Sánchez is fixed, while Toljan and Nacho Pérez will fight for the right side.
In the midfield, we find more unknowns, as Bardeli or Sotelo could be starters for the first time in La Liga as granotas. In the attacking zone, both Iván Romero and Brugué seem fixed, while the third place has several contenders: Víctor García, the own Carlos Álvarez, Etta Eyong, Paco Cortés...
CA Osasuna and Levante UD have met eleven times in First Division in Pamplona, with a favorable balance for the Navarran team: seven wins for Osasuna, one draw and three wins for the granota team. As for the goals, the rojillos have scored 21, while Levante UD has scored 9.
The first encounter between the two teams in the top category disputed in Pamplona territory took place on October 31, 2004. Levante UD took the victory by 0-1, thanks to the goal of Sergio García. Since that encounter, both teams have faced each other ten more times in First in Pamplona. The last precedent took place on December 8, 2025, when Osasuna achieved a 2-0 victory.
Levante UD is in 20th position in La Liga's classification, with 0 points, 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in 1 game. The team has conceded 3 goals and has scored 0. The league title is 6 points away, with Sevilla as leader.
The next game of Levante UD will face Real Betis in El Sadar, on August 29, 2026, in a game that is expected to be very exciting.
