Levante Unión Deportiva secured a emphatic home victory over Real Betis and now has the kick-off times for its upcoming LaLiga EA Sports fixtures confirmed. According to ESPN, the Granotes won 5-2 this past Saturday, August 29th at the Ciutat de València, a result that places them 10th in the table with 4 points from three matches.
How did Levante thrash Real Betis?
Levante's win was highlighted by a Roger Brugué brace. The forward scored in the 56th and 70th minutes, as reported by Fox Sports, proving to be a key attacking piece. Additionally, Adrián de la Fuente opened the scoring in the 24th minute, Enzo Bardeli extended the lead just before halftime, and Jon Ander Olasagasti sealed the win in second-half stoppage time.
Real Betis managed to pull two goals back thanks to efforts from Marc Bartra and Rodrigo Riquelme. However, Levante's offensive solidity, which now totals 5 goals scored this season, was too much for the visitors. This triumph improves the team's balance, as they have also conceded 5 goals, resulting in a zero goal difference.
When does Levante play against Barcelona?
Mundo Deportivo published the official schedules for LaLiga's fifth matchday. FC Barcelona will visit Levante on Sunday, September 13th at 16:15 at the Ciutat de València stadium. This match comes at an interesting time for Levante, who sit 5 points behind the leaders, Real Madrid.
The game represents a significant challenge in the calendar. Barcelona will arrive after their Champions League debut, so Levante could look to exploit potential fatigue in their opponent. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
What other fixtures has Levante scheduled?
Beyond the clash with Barça, Levante already knows when it will face Athletic Club. According to a separate report from Mundo Deportivo, the match for matchday 6 will be played on Wednesday, September 16th at 21:30, also at the Ciutat de València. Athletic, managed by Edin Terzic, will be another demanding opponent.
These fixtures are part of a run of consecutive games that will test the squad's depth. With the team in tenth place, every point will be valuable to maintain ambitions in the upper-mid section of the table, which can be followed on our standings page.
What's next for the team?
Levante's immediate future involves their next official match. The team will travel to face Málaga on Sunday, September 6th, an away game against the bottom side in the competition. It's a clear opportunity to secure three points before the international break.
The squad, with morale high after the thrashing, must maintain focus. Manager Luis Castro and his coaching staff will work on tightening defensive details and capitalizing on the positive offensive momentum. Detailed performance data on the players is available in our stats. The goal is to build a positive run that edges them closer to the European places.
