LEVANTE NEWS

Karl Etta - Signs with Levante UD Etta has signed a contract with Levante UD until 2029, joining from Villarreal on a permanent move, his new club announced.

Impact Etta began his career in Spain with Cadiz in 2022, debuting for their first team in January 2024 before moving to Villarreal later that year. He scored 19 goals in 30 matches with Villarreal B and added two goals in seven appearances with the first team, while also representing Cameroon at the U23 level. Etta now joins the newly promoted to the Spanish top flight and will likely compete for a starting role from scratch.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mathew Ryan - Starts at first opportunity Ryan allowed two goals while making three saves during Friday's 2-0 loss to Elche.

Impact Ryan allowed two second half goals in the span of five minutes as Levante dropped all three points Friday. The keeper started at his first opportunity with his new club after signing on Wednesday and will face Betis following the international break.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona and Madrid may yet lose Fermín and Rodrygo in transfer window

Barcelona and Real Madrid face the closure of the transfer market with key support players possibly on the move to the Premier League

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Jon Ander Olasagasti - Available against Elche Olasagasti (leg) is fully available for Friday's clash against Elche, coach Julian Calero said in the press conference. "Ola is available at 100%."

Impact Olasagasti returned to team training this week from his leg injury and is fully available for Friday's clash against the Franjiverdes. The midfielder is a regular starter for Levante and could return directly to the starting XI on Friday if he is deemed fit enough to start the game.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Goduine Koyalipou - Aiming return after break Koyalipou (ankle) is still not available and is targeting a return after the international break, coach Julian Calero said in the press conference.

Impact Koyalipou is dealing with a painful ankle injury and remains sidelined for now. The newcomer is expected to be available after the international break for the game against Real Betis on Sept. 13. Veteran Jose Luis Morales should have a greater role in the frontline until Koyalipou returns.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mathew Ryan - Signs with Levante UD Ryan has signed a contract with Levante UD for the 2025/26 season with an option for one more year, the club announced.

Impact Ryan was formed in the youth teams of Blacktown City and Central Coast Mariners, making his professional debut with the latter in 2010. The goalkeeper has played for clubs including Valencia, Genk, Brighton, Arsenal, Real Sociedad, FC Copenhagen, AZ Alkmaar, Roma, and Lens, and he has been a long-time captain for Australia, featuring at the 2014, 2018, and 2022 World Cups. Ryan now returns to the Spanish top flight and will likely hold a backup role behind Pablo Cunat.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Athletic Bilbao and Getafe win to maintain perfect starts in La Liga

Athletic Bilbao has beaten Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to maintain its perfect start in La Liga

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Jon Ander Olasagasti - Returns to team training Olasagasti (leg) has been spotted back in team training on Monday, the club announced.

Impact Olasagasti was spotted back in team training on Monday after overcoming his right leg injury. The midfielder is aiming for a return on Friday against Elche and will likely rejoin the starting squad if deemed fit enough.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Cunat Campos - Inks extension with Levante Cunat has signed a contract extension until 2027 with Levante, the club announced.

Impact Cunat joined Levante's academy at the age of 12 and, after a spell with Barcelona's youth team, returned to the club in 2020. The Spain U21 goalkeeper made history by winning the title with Levante's U21 side in 2021 for the first time before moving to the reserves and gradually integrating into the senior squad. After loan spells with SD Amorebieta and FC Cartagena in the last two seasons, Cunat is now the undisputed starter between the posts at Levante and will aim to help the team avoid relegation this season. Although the team lost its first two matches, Cunat made 11 saves and six clearances, showing great promise for the upcoming fixtures.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Elgezabal - Own goal leads to loss Elgezabal had an own goal, one tackle (zero won) and six clearances in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Elgezabal was unfortunately the reason for Levante's loss Saturday, as the defender would score an own goal in extra time to give Barcelona the win. This would come after he bagged a tackle and six clearances, a solid contribution before the own goal. He should maintain a starting role moving forward, with a start in both games to open the season.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Elgezabal - Own goal leads to loss Elgezabal had an own goal, one tackle (zero won) and six clearances in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Elgezabal was unfortunately the reason for Levante's loss Saturday, as the defender would score an own goal in extra time to give Barcelona the win. This would come after he bagged a tackle and six clearances, a solid contribution before the own goal. He should maintain a starting role moving forward, with a start in both games to open the season.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Finds assist Toljan assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Toljan made it another match with a goal contribution to open the season, as the defender found Ivan Romero in the 15th minute to open the scoring. This comes after he bagged a goal in their opener, a good start for the right-back. He seems to be a good two-way threat in defense, adding some value to the defender.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Romero de Avila Araque - Nets opening goal Romero scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Romero opened the scoring early for Leavnte, getting out to a lead in the 15th minute. He has now started in both games this season, with this being his first goal, earning just over 70 minutes of play in each contest. This is a good sign for the forward, as he will hope to make a name for himself in La Liga.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Romero de Avila Araque - Nets opening goal Romero scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Romero opened the scoring early for Leavnte, getting out to a lead in the 15th minute. He has now started in both games this season, with this being his first goal, earning just over 70 minutes of play in each contest. This is a good sign for the forward, as he will hope to make a name for himself in La Liga.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Morales - Scores from penalty spot Morales scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact Morales was in the starting XI Saturday after he appeared off the bench last outing. He would earn a goal in extra time of the first half, scoring from the penalty spot after a questionable handball call. That said, he will hope to maintain the starting role after his goal, also taking three shots.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Morales - Scores from penalty spot Morales scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact Morales was in the starting XI Saturday after he appeared off the bench last outing. He would earn a goal in extra time of the first half, scoring from the penalty spot after a questionable handball call. That said, he will hope to maintain the starting role after his goal, also taking three shots.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Cunat Campos - Concedes three against Barcelona Cunat registered nine saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Cunat would see an amazing nine saves Saturday but was unable to earn his team a point after a late own goal by a teammate, with three goals allowed. This means he has yet to see a clean sheet in his two games since returning to La Liga. He will face Elche next contest, possibly his first chance at one this season.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Cunat Campos - Concedes three against Barcelona Cunat registered nine saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Cunat would see an amazing nine saves Saturday but was unable to earn his team a point after a late own goal by a teammate, with three goals allowed. This means he has yet to see a clean sheet in his two games since returning to La Liga. He will face Elche next contest, possibly his first chance at one this season.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

'Explain It'—Pedri Uses Real Madrid Example to Question Barcelona's Penalty Controversy Barcelona had to come from two goals behind to defeat Levante on Saturday night.

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

Hansi Flick 'proud' of Barcelona's 3-2 comeback win over Levante | Sporting News Barcelona logged three goals in the second half to complete the comeback.

AUGUST 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

FC Barcelona's Balde challenges penalty decision with social media post | Sporting News Alejandro Balde was involved in a controversial penalty decision in a La Liga match between Levante and FC Barcelona.

AUGUST 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"Best in the world", "Wake up everyday grateful that I can watch him play" - Fans hail Barcelona star after 3-2 win over Levante Barcelona fans on X (formerly Twitter) have hailed Pedri after his display in the win over Levante.

AUGUST 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

The Return of Hansi Flick's Comeback Kings: Takeaways From Levante 2–3 Barcelona Barcelona avoided an unnecessary stumble and overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Levante 3–2 in their second game of the season.

AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Levante: Pedri, Yamal Steal the Show in 3–2 Comeback Win Barcelona came from two goals down to pull off a monumental comeback to defeat Levante.

AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

Hansi Flick's surprising reaction to Levante penalty against Barcelona | Sporting News FC Barcelona conceded a controversial penalty in the first half that complicated the game for Hansi Flick's team.

AUGUST 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM