Match report · Football Hours · Saturday, 17 October 2026

Deportivo and Levante draw 1–1

Deportivo and Levante played out a 1-1 draw at Riazor on Friday, 16 October 2026, in Spanish LALIGA, with both sides unable to secure a win despite late chances.

Deportivo and Levante finished level at 1-1 in their Spanish LALIGA clash at Riazor in La Coruña, Spain, on Friday, 16 October 2026. The match was played in front of 28,437 spectators and went the full 90 minutes without a decisive outcome.

The game saw Deportivo take the lead in the 63rd minute when Bil Nsongo found the net for the home side. The goal came after a period of sustained pressure from Deportivo, who had been creating chances throughout the first half. Levante, however, responded well and equalised in the 82nd minute through Dani Requena, who was assisted by Petar Ratkov.

There were no red cards issued during the match, but four players were shown yellow cards. Iván Romero of Levante was booked in the 33rd minute, followed by Luismi Cruz of Deportivo in the 42nd minute. Later in the game, Adrián de la Fuente of Levante received a caution in the 89th minute, and Adrià Altimira of Deportivo was booked in the 90th minute plus six additional minutes of stoppage time. The cards reflected the competitive nature of the encounter, with both sides eager to secure all three points.

According to the match statistics, Deportivo held 46.3% possession compared to Levante's 53.7%. Deportivo had 13 shots, with 5 on target, while Levante managed 11 shots and 4 on target. Deportivo earned 3 corners, while Levante had 5. Deportivo committed 17 fouls to Levante's 12, and Deportivo were caught offside once, while Levante had no offsides. The stats suggest a closely contested game, with both sides having opportunities to win but ultimately settling for a draw.

The match at Riazor provided an entertaining spectacle for the fans in attendance, with both teams showing attacking intent throughout.

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Written by Football Hours with the help of AI, from ESPN's match data.