Levante Faces Real Betis Amidst La Liga Struggles

VALENCIA, Spain — Levante aims to turn their season around as they host Real Betis at Estadi Ciutat de Valencia on Sunday afternoon. The match is part of the ongoing La Liga campaign, where Levante struggles currently leave them at the bottom of the table.

With zero points from their first three matches, Levante sits 19th, having lost to Alaves (2-1), Barcelona (3-2), and Elche (2-0) before the international break. The reigning Segunda Division champions are looking to improve their performance and secure their place in the top flight after gaining promotion last season.

In a bid to boost their lineup, Levante recently signed striker Karl Etta Eyong from Villarreal, who has made an impressive start this season with one goal and two assists. Eyong is expected to make his debut this Sunday, raising hopes for the struggling squad.

Conversely, Real Betis enters the match in eighth place with five points from four games, following a 1-1 draw against Elche, a 1-0 victory over Alaves, and a 2-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao. They also signed Brazilian player Antony from Manchester United, who had a successful loan spell last season.

Both teams have a shared history in La Liga, with Real Betis winning 25 of their last 48 matches against Levante. The last draw between them dates back to October 2013, with the last 13 encounters featuring a winner.

Levante must cope with injuries to Alan Matturo and the uncertainty of Kevin Arriaga’s fitness. For Real Betis, Aitor Ruibal and Ricardo Rodriguez are out, while Antony’s match fitness remains in question. The clash promises to be a pivotal moment for both clubs, particularly for Levante as they seek their first points of the season.