Levante draws 2-2 with Betis at Ciudad de Valencia

Levante secured a point after drawing 2-2 with Real Betis on September 14, 2025, at the Ciudad de Valencia Stadium. Goals from Romero (45') and Etta Eyong (46') gave the Valencian side the lead, but Betis responded before halftime and equalised in the second half.

How did the match unfold?

The game began with Levante pressing, opening the scoring through Romero at minute 45. Just a minute later, Etta Eyong extended the lead, making it 2-0. Betis, refusing to give up, cut the deficit before the break with a goal by Altimira at minute 46. In the second half, Betis equalised again with Koyalipou (63') and Riquim (69'), bringing the score to 2-2. The final minutes were intense, with chances on both sides, but the score held.

What does this result mean for Levante?

The draw keeps Levante in 19th place in the final 2025 table, with 29 points, 7 wins, 8 draws and 16 losses from 31 games. The team continues battling relegation, with a goal difference of -15 (35 scored, 50 conceded). The lack of wins hampers their margin, but the point avoids an immediate drop into the relegation zone.

What lies ahead for the club?

After the draw, Levante prepares for its next challenge against league leaders Barcelona, an away fixture on February 21, 2027. Sitting 50 points behind the champions, the match will be decisive in the fight to climb out of the relegation zone. The manager will need to tweak tactics and find the consistency missing throughout the campaign.

Who were the key players?

Romero and Etta Eyong were the scorers who gave Levante the early advantage. In defence, Álvarez and Toljan tried to contain Betis' attack, while Ryan and Moreno contributed in midfield. For Betis, Altimira, Koyalipou and Riquim were the ones who levelled the game.

Referee Alejandro Muñíz Ruiz oversaw the match without major incidents, and attendance was 21,938. Statistics show Levante held 33 % possession against Betis' 67 %, with a total of 9 shots on target, 2 of which came from Levante.

With the season still ongoing, Levante must turn points into wins to escape relegation and aim for a higher league position.