Levante UD: Ryan, Mandi, Dela, R. Brugué (Paco Cortés, 83’), Olasagasti, I. Romero (Etta Eyong, 71’), Enzo Bardeli (Hugo Sotelo, 64), O. Rey, Manu Sánchez, Thiago (Víctor García, 71’), Nacho Pérez (Toljan, 46’).

Real Betis Balompié: Á. Vallés, Bellerín, Natan, Bartra, F. Bernal (Ez Abde, 73’), Antony, Fran García, Riquelme (Nelson Deossa, 66’), Parrot (Cucho Hernández, 56’), Marc Roca (Pablo García, 66’), Isco (Pablo Fornals, 56’).

Referee: Ricardo de Burgos. Booked the home player Toljan and the visiting player Pablo García.

Goals:

1-0. Dela, min. 23

1-1. Bartra, min. 33

2-1. Bardeli, min. 45 + 1

2-2. Riquelme, min. 45 + 4

3-2. Roger Brugué, min. 55

4-2. Roger Brugué, min. 70

5-2. Olasagasti, min. 94

Attendance: 20,474 spectators

Levante UD reunited with their fans in the best possible way. The Granota team and their supporters experienced a magical afternoon in the first match played at the Ciutat de València, which ended with a resounding victory against Real Betis. Dela, Bardeli, Olasagasti, and Roger Brugué, with a double, were the scorers who sealed the Levante victory.

The Blaugranas took to the field determined to dominate possession and create the first chances. Iván Romero quickly became a headache for the Verdiblanca defense. The forward tried his luck with a powerful shot from inside the box, forcing Álvaro Vallés to intervene and deflect the ball for a corner. Minutes later, the Levante number 9 came close to scoring again after dribbling past the goalkeeper, but Bartra appeared on the goal line to clear the ball and prevent the goal.

Levante UD's persistence paid off in the 23rd minute. Olasagasti took a corner kick, and Dela rose above his rivals to head the ball into the back of the net, breaking Real Betis's clean sheet. The visiting team responded shortly after with a shot from Riquelme that Ryan deflected for a corner. The equalizer didn't come from that play but from the next one. The Granota defense tried to block Parrot's shot, but Bartra came from behind to send the ball into the back of the net.

The final moments of the first half still held excitement. In stoppage time, Bardeli recovered the ball, lifted his head, and saw Álvaro Vallés off his line. From about 30 meters out, the midfielder didn't hesitate and executed a spectacular chip to put Levante UD ahead once again. The joy, however, was short-lived. In the last action of the first half, a corner kick was flicked on by Bellerín, and Riquelme, at the far post, appeared to strike and level the score once more.

After the break, Real Betis had the first big chance. Riquelme sent a cross into the box, and Parrot, completely alone in front of the Granota goal, failed to find the back of the net and sent the ball wide. Levante UD's response was immediate. First, Olasagasti tried his luck with a shot aimed at the top corner, but Álvaro Vallés intervened again to send the ball for a corner. Bardeli took the corner, and Roger Brugué rose above his rivals. The forward soared to connect a powerful header to put the Granota team ahead once again.

Levante UD was not content and kept pushing to extend their lead. A good combination between Thiago and Roger Brugué ended with a shot from the attacker that went just wide of the right post. However, the fourth goal was not long in coming. Olasagasti passed the ball to Iván Romero, whose shot hit the right post. Roger Brugué was alert to the rebound and took advantage of the second chance to score the 4-2 and complete his brace.

With the match already in stoppage time, Levante UD still wanted more. Etta Eyong assisted Olasagasti, and the midfielder made no mistake, converting the chance into the definitive 5-2.

The final whistle confirmed a victory of great value on a special afternoon at the Ciutat de València. Levante UD reunited with their fans in style, delivering a thrashing that turned their return to the Granota stronghold into a magical evening.