Levante secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Sevilla in La Liga Round 33 on Thursday night, thanks to a devastating brace from I. Romero de Avila Araque at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. The home side controlled the tempo from the first whistle and made their dominance count just before the break, before putting the result beyond doubt in the dying seconds of stoppage time.
Match Summary
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | La Liga – Round 33 |
| Match | Levante vs Sevilla |
| Date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Time | 00:00 |
| Half-Time | 1 – 0 |
| Full-Time | 2 – 0 |
First Half: Levante Take a Deserved Lead
The opening 45 minutes were a tale of Levante’s sharp pressing against a disjointed Sevilla side that struggled to find any rhythm. The deadlock was broken in the 38th minute when Romero de Avila Araque reacted quickest inside the box after a clever build-up down the left flank.
Receiving the ball with his back to goal, the forward spun past his marker and drilled a low finish into the far corner, leaving Sevilla goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland with no chance. The home crowd erupted as Levante went into the break with a 1-0 lead, one that could have been even larger had a few ambitious long-range efforts been more accurate.
You can get more La Liga league news, live scores, and match highlights at footballscore.
Second Half: Sevilla Push, Levante Hold Firm
Sevilla came out for the second half with greater urgency, pushing higher up the pitch and attempting to force Levante into mistakes. However, the hosts’ defensive structure remained impeccable. Centre-backs stood firm against every cross, while the midfield tracked back diligently to cover any gaps.
Despite controlling possession for long stretches of the second half, Sevilla failed to register a single shot on target after the 60th minute. Levante goalkeeper was largely untroubled, thanks to a disciplined low block that invited pressure before breaking with purpose.
Goal Scorers
| Minute | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|
| 38′ | Levante | I. Romero de Avila Araque |
| 90+4′ | Levante | I. Romero de Avila Araque |
Just as Sevilla appeared to be building momentum for a final onslaught, Levante delivered the knockout blow. Deep into stoppage time at 90+4 minutes, a swift counter-attack caught the visitors completely exposed at the back.
The ball was played through to Romero de Avila Araque, who found himself one-on-one with the keeper. The forward kept his composure, slotting calmly into the bottom corner to complete his brace and make it 2-0.
The goal sparked wild celebrations among the Levante faithful, while Sevilla players slumped to the turf in frustration.
What the Result Means
The victory provides a major boost for Levante in the latter stages of the season, adding three crucial points to their tally in front of their own supporters. For Sevilla, it is a night to forget a flat performance with no cutting edge in attack and defensive lapses at both critical moments.
Source: sofascore