The match will be played tomorrow, Sunday, at 6:30 PM at La Cerámica.
Levante UD visits the Estadio de la Cerámica tomorrow, Sunday, to face Villarreal CF in the match corresponding to Matchday 7 of LALIGA EA SPORTS. The granota team approaches the derby with the intention of building on the positive momentum shown against FC Barcelona and earning three points in a historically challenging venue.
Both teams arrive at the match tied with five points in the standings, although Levante UD has played one less match. The game that was supposed to pit the granotas against Athletic Club last Wednesday was postponed and will be played on October 21, meaning the granota team comes to La Cerámica after having played five matchdays.
Villarreal CF, on the other hand, approaches the derby after achieving their first victory of the season in the last matchday. However, the Castellon team has yet to win in front of their home crowd, a situation they will try to change against the granota team.
Levante UD comes to the derby after staging a great comeback against FC Barcelona. The granotas found themselves trailing 0-3 on the scoreboard but did not give up and managed to close the gap to 2-3, keeping their chances alive until the final minutes. Although the victory ultimately went to the visitors, the team's effort and determination were recognized by the fans, who gave them a standing ovation. Now, the granota team faces a new challenge against a rival from the Valencian Community with the goal of turning that effort into points.
The history of encounters in the First Division on yellow territory highlights the difficulty of the challenge. Villarreal CF and Levante UD have faced each other 14 times at the Castellon venue in the top category, with a record of ten home victories, two draws, and two wins for Levante. In those 14 matches, the Vila-real team has scored 30 goals, while Levante UD has netted 11.
The match will also have a special component for several players who have worn the jerseys of both clubs. Dela, Etta Eyong, Mandi, Requena, and Thiago are part of the list of players who have represented both Villarreal CF and Levante UD.
Both teams face off tomorrow at La Cerámica with a common goal: to secure a new victory that will allow them to advance in the standings before the league break for international commitments.