27 Apr 2026

Espanyol 0-0 Levante UD: Dmitrović shines in LaLiga

Espanyol and Levante UD split the points at RCDE Stadium in a goalless LaLiga meeting that owed plenty to the goalkeepers. Marko Dmitrović posted the game’s top Sofascore Rating at 8.5, while Mathew Ryan matched him for calm. Levante finished with the better xG at 1.02 to 0.57, hit the woodwork once, and saw Espanyol reduced to 10 men late on when Pol Lozano was sent off.

Goalkeepers set the tone

Dmitrović was excellent, making 4 saves, 3 high claims and preventing 1.38 goals by Sofascore’s model. His handling under pressure and sweeping kept Espanyol level in a second half that tilted toward Levante. On the other end, Ryan made 3 saves and earned a 7.7 Sofascore Rating, coping well with Espanyol’s early pressure.

Espanyol’s attack meets the trap

Espanyol got into good areas with 59 final-third entries and 17 touches in the box, but timing was an issue. They were flagged offside 6 times in the first half alone and hit only 3 of 23 crosses. Kike García led the line with 0.27 xG and two shots on target, while substitute Roberto Fernández missed the hosts’ big chance.

Levante’s big chances go begging

Levante created the clearer looks after the break. Etta Eyong produced 0.72 xG from two on-target efforts but missed two big chances. Carlos Álvarez rattled the post and added a key pass in an impactful cameo. Overall shots on target finished 4 to 3 for Levante, who also had 2 big chances to Espanyol’s 1.

Cards and key numbers

Pol Lozano came on in the 85th minute and was dismissed in the 88th after two rapid bookings for fouls. Referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer showed three yellows to each side, plus that late red, and booked Espanyol coach Manolo Gonzalez before kick-off. In the middle of the park, Edu Expósito was Espanyol’s most productive outfielder with a 7.7 Sofascore Rating, three key passes and a big chance created. For Levante, Ugo Raghouber stood out with a 7.5 and a last-man tackle, while Adrián de la Fuente made 7 clearances.

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