Levante and Real Oviedo Clash in Crucial La Liga Relegation Battle Two teams vying for survival in La Liga will face off at the Ciutat de Valencia on Saturday as Levante host Real Oviedo in a pivotal encounter. Both sides are locked in a relegation battle, with the result potentially shaping their fate as the season approaches its final stages. Levante, having returned to La Liga after a previous stint, have struggled to meet expectations. The Frogs currently sit 19th in the standings, with just five wins, eight draws, and 15 defeats from 28 matches. Their recent form has shown slight improvement, as they remain unbeaten in their last three games, including a 2-0 victory over Alaves and draws against Girona and Rayo Vallecano. However, defensive vulnerabilities persist, with the team conceding 46 goals this season—one of the worst records in the league. Despite these issues, Levante will draw confidence from their 2-0 away win over Real Oviedo in October. Real Oviedo, meanwhile, remain at the bottom of the table in 20th place, having secured only four wins, nine draws, and 15 losses in 28 matches. Scoring has been a major challenge for the Blues, who have netted just 18 goals this season—the lowest total in the league. Their recent 1-0 victory over Valencia has provided a glimmer of hope, though they trail safety by seven points. Manager Guillermo Almada’s side faces an uphill battle to avoid relegation, with survival still mathematically possible but requiring a strong finish to the campaign. Both teams have experienced instability in their coaching staffs. Levante parted ways with Julian Calero after four consecutive defeats and appointed Luis Castro in December, but results have not improved.#real_oviedo #guillermo_almada #levante #ciutat_de_valencia #luis_castro
Rayo Vallecano vs Levante Match Preview and Lineups Rayo Vallecano will aim for consecutive wins across all competitions as they host Levante in La Liga on Monday night. The capital club, currently 15th in the league table, sits six points above the relegation zone, while Levante, placed 19th, trails 17th-placed Elche by four points in the battle to avoid the drop. Rayo enters the match on a positive note after securing a 3-1 victory over Samsunspor in the first leg of their Conference League last-16 tie. This success positions them favorably for progression to the quarter-finals. Under manager Inigo Perez, Rayo has accumulated 31 points from 27 league matches, with a record of seven wins, 10 draws, and 10 losses. The team has remained unbeaten in their last five league games, though they drew 1-1 with Sevilla in their most recent fixture. Los Franjirrojos have only lost twice at home this season, drawing seven of their 13 home matches. Rayo will seek to complete a La Liga double over Levante, having defeated them 3-0 in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Levante holds a slight edge in the overall head-to-head record against Rayo, with 15 wins to the capital side’s 13, along with 11 draws. The Frogs secured a 4-2 victory over Rayo in the 2021-22 encounter and have won two of their last four meetings. For Levante, a win on Monday would significantly bolster their survival hopes, as they currently trail Elche by four points. Levante’s defensive struggles have been evident this season, with the team conceding 45 goals in 27 matches. However, they have picked up four points from their last two games, defeating Alaves and drawing with Girona. Three of their five league wins this season have come on the road, and they will be the fresher team heading into the match.#la_liga #conference_league #rayo_vallecano #inigo_perez #levante
Manuel Ángel sigue siendo objeto de interés de varios equipos grandes, entre ellos el Aston Villa, que lo ha seguido de cerca durante más de un año. Aunque el club inglés ha mostrado interés en el jugador del Real Madrid Castilla, conocido como "Mami", no se han formalizado conversaciones sobre su fichaje. El joven también fue considerado opción por el Levante en el mercado de verano de 2025, pero optó por permanecer en el Castilla para poder debutar con el primer equipo. Su debut en LaLiga llegó el 6 de marzo de 2026, en la jornada 27 contra el Celta de Vigo. Aunque entró en los minutos finales del partido, su participación fue clave al facilitar la jugada que culminó en el gol de Fede Valverde, que dio la victoria al Real Madrid. Esta ocasión fue más exitosa que su debut en la Copa del Rey el 16 de enero, donde el equipo fue eliminado de la competición, aunque el joven no tuvo responsabilidad en el resultado. Manuel Ángel se formó en las categorías inferiores del Real Madrid, llegando a La Fábrica en 2014 desde el Sevilla. A pesar de su potencial, su progreso ha estado interrumpido por lesiones, incluyendo problemas en la espalda y los isquios que le impidieron entrenar con Xabi Alonso en verano. Sin embargo, su consistencia le ha convertido en el jugador con más minutos disputados en el Castilla (2.119), lo que lo ha posicionado como capitán del equipo. Su estilo de juego destaca por su agilidad, capacidad para correr espacios y aprovechar los huecos defensivos. Además, es un jugador versátil que puede actuar en defensa, destacando por su inteligencia en el campo. Pertenece a la generación del Juvenil A que logró el triplete nacional (Liga, Copa y Copa de Campeones), lo que refleja su trayectoria exitosa en las categorías juveniles.#real_madrid #aston_villa #levante #fede_valverde #xabi_alonso
