Levante kick off pre-season with win in friendly

Levante kick off pre-season with a late win over Leganés in a friendly marked by a lack of rhythm and a series of tests. The tie was broken at the stroke of halftime when Carlos Espí received near the central circle, took off with the field ahead, left the central defender behind and faced Raúl Fernández. The striker resolved the one-on-one to put the 1-0 and confirm that he still has the instinct of the previous season.

What happened in the match?

Levante had more clarity in the first half, but without accumulating occasions against a still under-prepared Leganés. Castro made extensive changes to the team after the break and brought in Enzo Bardeli, positioned as a second striker. The numerous changes took away continuity from Levante and allowed Leganés to advance meters.

Why does it matter for Levante?

The win in the friendly is a good start for Levante's pre-season. The pepinera's insistence paid off in the 81st minute, when Roberto López scored the equalizer and transferred the visitor's improvement in the second half to the scoreboard. The match seemed to be heading for a 1-1 draw when Martín Krug appeared. In the first minute of the added time, the young player scored the 2-1 and decided Levante's debut.

What comes next?

Levante will continue its pre-season with important matches. The win in the friendly is a good indicator of how the team is preparing for the season. The pepinera's insistence paid off in the 81st minute, when Roberto López scored the equalizer and transferred the visitor's improvement in the second half to the scoreboard. The match seemed to be heading for a 1-1 draw when Martín Krug appeared. In the first minute of the added time, the young player scored the 2-1 and decided Levante's debut.

Levante's team

Levante presented a team with Jorge Cabello back and Edgar Alcañiz, while Rubén Albés set up a 4-3-3 with Raúl Fernández. There were few clear arrivals. Alfred Gøthler saw a yellow card at half-time and Marc Santos, with fifteen years, debuted with the first team. Pablo Campos; Jeremy Toljan, Dela, Jorge Cabello, Edgar Alcañiz; Oriol Rey, Jon Ander Olasagasti, Kareem Tunde, Paco Cortés, Roger Brugué; Carlos Espí. Also played Dani Martín; Xavi Grande, Víctor García, Huseini Nakoha, Nacho Pérez; Tay Abed, Kervin Arriaga, Enzo Bardeli, Marc Santos, Dani Cervera, Alberto Calatrava; Iván Romero and Martín Krug.

Leganés' team

Leganés presented a team with Raúl Fernández; Sebastián Figueredo, Djibril Gueye, Ignasi Miquel, Marvel; Gonzalo Melero, Amadou Diawara, Carlos Guirao; Dani Rodríguez, Alfred Gøthler and Naim García. Also played Juan Soriano; Rubén Pulido, Lalo Aguilar, Rubén Peña, Enric Franquesa; Miguel Atienza, Andrés Campos, Zico Buurmeester, Roberto López; Álex Millán and Juan Cruz.

Goals

45+1' Carlos Espí 81' Roberto López 90+1' Martín Krug