Levante Unión Deportiva continues to add points at the start of the 2026-27 season after a goalless draw on their visit to La Rosaleda. According to ESPN's report, the Granotes kept a clean sheet against Málaga this past weekend, a result that leaves them with five points from four matchdays.
How did the match at Málaga go?
The match, played on September 6th, was clearly dominated by the home team in terms of possession and chances. ESPN's data indicates Málaga had 63% of the ball and generated an xG of 1.47 compared to Levante's 0.81. However, the visiting defence, led by a solid performance from the goalkeeper, held firm and secured the point.
Levante created one big chance, according to the statistics, but failed to convert it. Luís Castro's team showed defensive resilience, committing 11 fouls and winning 53 duels. This point leaves them in 10th place in the standings, with a record of one win, two draws, and one loss. You can check the team's full progress on our stats page.
What is the history of the Valencian club?
A review of the club's history, originally published by Vavel, recalls that Levante is the oldest club in the Valencian Community, with origins dating back to September 1909. The current entity was born from the merger in 1939 of Levante FC and Gimnástico FC, adopting the blue and garnet colours and the nickname 'granotes' (frogs).
Their most glorious moment came in 1937 with the conquest of the Copa de la España Libre, a title the Spanish federation officially recognised in 2023. In the modern era, the milestone was the sixth-place finish in LaLiga 2011-12, which gave them access to the Europa League. After winning the Segunda División in the 2024-25 season, the club returned to the top flight.
Which historical image resonates this week?
A licensable photograph from Reuters, dated February 16th, 2022, shows a moment from a LaLiga match between Atlético Madrid and Levante at the Wanda Metropolitano. The image, captured by Juan Medina, serves as a reminder of the constant challenges the Valencian team has faced on the pitches of the elite.
These duels against the giants are part of the identity of a club that has historically lived in the shadow of its powerful neighbour, Valencia CF. The snapshot freezes the intensity of the competition in which Levante has built its reputation as a combative team.
What is Levante's next challenge?
The schedule offers no respite. Next Saturday, September 13th, Levante will host FC Barcelona, the current league leaders, at the Estadi Ciutat de València. It will be a stern test for a team that has conceded five goals and scored the same number so far in the league.
With a seven-point gap to the Catalans, the match represents an opportunity to make a statement. All information on the starting eleven and possible lineups for this match will be available in our squad section. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:15.
