Levante – Atletico Madrid

Recent form · Written before the match

Levante remain unbeaten in the last three Liga matches shown: 3-1 against Athletic Club on 21 October at home, 1-1 in La Coruña on 16 October, and 3-3 against Sevilla on 12 October, with 5 goals conceded over that run. The earlier results shown are a 1-3 defeat at Villarreal on 20 September and a 2-4 defeat against Barcelona on 13 September.

Atlético won 2-1 at Alavés on 10 October and 1-0 at Espanyol on 17 October, following 2-1 and 4-0 home wins against Real Madrid and Osasuna. They also drew 1-1 against Stuttgart in the Champions League on 20 October.

The records do not allow a complete, homogeneous five-match run to be established or verifiable advanced metrics to be compared.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

The two recent documented meetings are Atlético’s 3-1 victory against Levante on 8 November 2025 in Liga, at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, followed by Levante’s 0-0 draw against Atlético on 31 January 2026 at Ciutat de València. The first match notably included a goal by Levante from a corner.

These precedents provide recent local context, but their prédictive valeur remains limited because the squads, coaches, and standings in the 2026-2027 season may differ.

Absences and returns

Koke was reported injured in his left thigh on 16 October and was training individually; his return depended on his progress. His availability on 31 October and any potential replacement are unconfirmed.

No complete list of absentees or suspended players has been established, and the availability status of Levante players cannot be verified.

Context & news

The scenario favorable to Atlético is based on their greater defensive solidity in the standings, their recent wins at Alavés and Espanyol, as well as their documented ability to exploit the box and set pieces. A compact structure and the use of crosses and second balls could extend this advantage.

The opposite scenario is based on Levante’s home advantage, their recent win against Athletic, their transitions and set-piece situations, notably after the corner-kick goal in the previous 3-1. Fatigue or rotation for Atlético after their matches on 20 and 24 October remains probable but unconfirmed.

Lineups and squad

Levante host Atlético Madrid in Liga EA Sports, matchday 11, on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Ciutat de València. The venue and Levante’s home status are confirmed.

The goalkeepers, starting lineups, and official squads have not been announced. The announced local time is 14:00; the equivalence with 13:00 UTC is plausible, but the time must be confirmed.