Levante and Atlético de Madrid faced each other on matchday 11 of LaLiga last Saturday, October 31 at the Ciutat de València, with a final result of 0-1 in favor of the red and white team. The goal came in the 20th minute, when Hjulmand stepped up and scored after a collective play that culminated with a shot from the left that beat Oblak. Atlético, under the direction of Diego Simeone, controlled the match after the elimination of the first attempt annulled by the VAR, and applied intense pressure in the opposing half.
Levante, led by Luis Castro, started with a lineup that included Ryan in goal, Toljan, Mandi and Ndukwe in defense, and Brugué and Requena in midfield. The team tried to generate possession, but Atlético dominated the ball and prevented Levante from maintaining possession for long periods. Atlético's goal came when Hjulmand, after receiving a pass from Baena, stepped forward and shot from the left, managing to beat Oblak in a high-quality play.
Both teams presented their lineups before the game. Levante was absent Enzo Bardeli, while Atlético said goodbye to Koke Resurrección and Johnny Cardoso. Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, with the support of VAR Guillermo Cuadra Fernández, directed the match. The Levante fans, expected to number around 26,300, supported their team with enthusiasm, although the final result left the club with a defeat.
The coaches' comments reflected the intensity of the game. Luis Castro expressed that Levante looked stronger against Atlético, both individually and collectively, while Diego Simeone highlighted the team's preparation after the last training session. Despite the pressure exerted by Levante, Atlético managed to consolidate its dominance and secure the victory.
With this defeat, Levante remains in the relegation zone of the table, while Atlético de Madrid maintains its position at the top of the table, consolidating itself as one of the contenders for the League at the end of the season. Levante's next match will be against Real Betis, while Atlético prepares for its next duel on matchday 12, where it will seek to continue adding points in its campaign.