Levante UD defeats Real Betis 5-2 in La Liga

Levante UD secured their first victory of the 2026-2027 La Liga season with a 5-2 win over Real Betis at the Ciutat de València. The match was characterized by high offensive output and significant swings in momentum.

After an early goal by Adrián de la Fuente, Real Betis equalized through Marc Bartra. The first half ended in a 2-2 deadlock following goals from Enzo Bardeli for Levante and Rodrigo Riquelme for Betis. In the second half, Roger Brugué became the decisive player, scoring twice to secure the win for Levante. Jon Ander Olasagasti added a fifth goal in stoppage time.

The defeat ended Real Betis' unbeaten start to the season. Following the match, Betis midfielder Isco noted that the team struggled due to errors, stating, “when you give away so much in the elite, it becomes practically impossible.”