“Early chance for Málaga as they look to seize the initiative in front of their home crowd.”
“Levante make a double substitution, bringing on Izan Merino and Joaquín Muñoz to freshen up their defensive shape as Málaga's pressure builds.”
“Luís Castro booked for arguing with the referee as tempers flare with the game still level late on.”
“Carlos Puga and Aïssa Mandi both booked in stoppage time as the sides scrap for a winner that never arrives.”
Málaga
Levante
Outstanding performance
Levante•GoalkeeperMálaga controlled the game from the outset, dominating possession at 63% and completing nearly double the passes of their visitors, but couldn't turn that control into meaningful chances despite 52 dangerous attacks. Levante, content to sit deep and absorb pressure, made 25 tackles to Málaga's 11, showing a clear defensive gameplan built around disruption rather than possession. Both sides created and missed two big chances apiece, but neither goalkeeper was seriously tested, with just three saves each side reflecting a tactically cautious afternoon low on real quality in the final third. The result keeps Málaga's home form under scrutiny given their attacking numbers went unrewarded, while Levante will be satisfied to leave with a point having weathered the storm through disciplined defending and a flurry of late substitutions to see the game out.
How entertaining was this match?
Manu Sánchez from Levante is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Carlos Puga from Malaga commits a foul.
Carlos PugaYellow CardCarlos Puga from Malaga receives a yellow card for a foul.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Oriol Rey from Levante is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Joaquín Muñoz of Malaga.
Substitution for Malaga: Jens Cajuste comes on for Carlos Dotor.
Substitution for Levante: Dani Requena comes on for Jon Ander Olasagasti.
David Larrubia from Malaga is caught offside.
Paco Cortés from Levante is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Carlos Puga from Malaga commits a foul.
Corner awarded to Malaga after a concession by Manu Sánchez.
Corner awarded to Malaga after Aïssa Mandi concedes.
David Larrubia's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Joaquín Muñoz provided the assist.
Substitution for Levante: Jeremy Toljan comes on for Nacho Pérez.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Levante: Paco Cortés comes on for Thiago Fernández.
Substitution for Levante: Hugo Sotelo comes on for Enzo Bardeli.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Foul committed by Roger Brugué of Levante.
José Salinas from Malaga is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt missed by Carlos Dotor from Malaga, who took a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Adrián de la Fuente from Levante commits a foul.
Chupe from Malaga wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Adrián de la Fuente from Levante receives a yellow card for a foul.
Einar Galilea from Malaga is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Yanis Musuayi from Levante wins a free kick on the right wing.
Yanis Musuayi from Levante wins a free kick on the left wing.
Ángel Recio commits a foul for Malaga.
Substitution for Malaga: Ramón Enríquez comes on for Dani Lorenzo.
Substitution for Malaga: Carlos Puga comes on for Rafita.
Joaquín Muñoz from Malaga wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Enzo Bardeli from Levante commits a foul.
Levante wins a corner after José Salinas concedes.
Attempt missed. Roger Brugué from Levante takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes too high. He was assisted by Manu Sánchez.
Substitution for Levante: Yanis Musuayi comes on for Iván Romero.
Substitution for Malaga: Izan Merino comes on for Pablo Martínez.
Substitution for Malaga: Joaquín Muñoz comes on for Juan Cruz.
Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Carlos Dotor from Malaga commits a foul.
Attempt saved. Nacho Pérez from Levante has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Levante wins a corner, conceded by Alfonso Herrero.
Levante wins a corner after Ángel Recio concedes.
Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante commits a foul.
Dani Lorenzo from Malaga wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Jon Ander Olasagasti's right-footed shot from outside the box for Levante is blocked. Thiago Fernández provided the assist.
Chupe from Malaga is caught offside.
Attempt saved. Iván Romero from Levante has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Alfonso Herrero from Malaga. The shot was assisted by Enzo Bardeli.
Attempt saved. Ángel Recio from Malaga has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved.
Oriol Rey from Levante commits a foul.
Dani Lorenzo from Malaga wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Levante wins a corner after Einar Galilea concedes.
Attempt missed. Iván Romero from Levante heads the ball from the center of the box after a corner.
Adrián de la Fuente from Levante is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Chupe of Malaga.
Chupe from Malaga misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it too high. He was assisted by David Larrubia.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Malaga and Levante.
The first half ends with the score at Malaga 0, Levante 0.
Malaga wins a corner after Manu Sánchez concedes.
Attempt missed. Oriol Rey from Levante takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Pablo MartínezYellow CardPablo Martínez from Malaga receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Pablo Martínez of Malaga.
Enzo Bardeli from Levante commits a foul.
José Salinas from Malaga is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed by Enzo Bardeli from Levante with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Pablo Martínez's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Carlos Dotor provided the assist.
Manu Sánchez from Levante commits a foul.
David Larrubia from Malaga is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Rafita from Malaga is caught offside.
Attempt saved. Chupe from Malaga has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Corner awarded to Malaga after Nacho Pérez concedes.
Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Carlos Dotor from Malaga commits a foul.
Attempt blocked. Thiago Fernández from Levante has his left-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Thiago Fernández's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Levante is blocked.
Rafita from Malaga commits a foul.
Rafita from Malaga receives a yellow card for a foul.
Manu Sánchez from Levante is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Adrián de la Fuente from Levante commits a foul.
Chupe from Malaga wins a free kick in the attacking half.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Malaga wins a corner after Manu Sánchez concedes.
Dani Lorenzo from Malaga has a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it is blocked.
Attempt missed. Chupe from Malaga takes a right-footed shot from over 40 yards on the left wing, but it goes wide to the right. Pablo Martínez assisted with a cross after a corner.
Malaga is awarded a corner after Jon Ander Olasagasti concedes it.
Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Dani LorenzoYellow CardDani Lorenzo from Malaga receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Dani Lorenzo from Malaga commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Adrián de la Fuente (Levante) took a right-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick.
Iván Romero from Levante wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Carlos Dotor from Malaga commits a foul.
Attempt missed. David Larrubia from Malaga takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Carlos Dotor from Malaga commits a foul.
Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Iván Romero from Levante is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Einar Galilea from Malaga commits a foul.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Adrián de la Fuente from Levante.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Penalty saved! Chupe from Malaga had his right-footed shot saved in the center of the goal.
Chupe of Malaga commits a foul.
Adrián de la Fuente from Levante is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Nacho Pérez from Levante commits a handball.
Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Dani Lorenzo from Malaga commits a foul.
Attempt saved. Thiago Fernández from Levante has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is saved.
First half begins.
Winless Málaga host a resurgent Levante side at La Rosaleda, with the hosts desperate to end their rocky start to the season. Levante arrive with more confidence after a mixed but promising run, setting up a tense early-season clash with plenty on the line for the struggling home side.
