Levante were more clinical in front of goal
Levante converted 2 of 5 shots on target. Alaves converted 0 from 7.
Minute 90 changed the game
C. Espi's goal at 90' proved to be the decisive moment.
Levante made better use of the ball
Levante had 49% possession and generated 22 shots. Alaves had 51% and created 17.
Levante defence held firm
Levante faced 17 shots and conceded only 0. Defensive efficiency: 100%.
Levante Outshoot Alaves en Route to Convincing 2-0 Victory
In a dominant performance, Levante comfortably defeated Alaves 2-0 at home. The hosts outshot their opponents 22 to 17, with a staggering 15 shots coming from inside the box compared to Alaves' 11. This territorial advantage was underpinned by Levante's superior ball retention, controlling 51% of possession and completing 85% of their 363 passes.
The key tactical factor in Levante's win was their willingness to attack down the flanks. Wingers Player#734 and Player#2741 combined for 3 successful dribbles and 4 key passes, constantly probing the Alaves defense. This wide overload forced the visitors to commit extra defenders, opening up space for Levante's central midfielders to dictate the tempo.
Alaves, on the other hand, struggled to impose their game plan. Despite enjoying a slight edge in possession, their passing accuracy (79%) and expected goals (1.31) lagged well behind Levante's standards. The turning point came when Alaves defender Victor Parada was sent off in the 61st minute after receiving two yellow cards. This numerical disadvantage proved too much for the away side to overcome, as Levante cruised to victory with two late goals from Player#450497.
Levante defeated Alaves 2–0 at the stadium in La Liga Regular Season - 26. C. Espi (88'), C. Espi (90') scored.