# Levante UD preseason and La Liga season opener > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/levante-preseason-202627 > Updated: 2026-08-28T11:11:16.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 5. Levante UD began its 2026–27 La Liga campaign with a high-scoring 5-2 victory against Real Betis at the Ciutat de València. After an early goal by Adrián de la Fuente, Real Betis equalized via Marc Bartra. The first half concluded in a 2-2 deadlock following goals from Enzo Bardeli for Levante and Rodrigo Riquelme for Betis. In the second half, Roger Brugué scored twice to secure the win, and Jon Ander Olasagasti added a fifth goal during stoppage time. The result ended Real Betis’ unbeaten start to the season. Following the match, Betis midfielder Isco remarked that the team struggled due to errors, stating, “when you give away so much in the elite, it becomes practically impossible.” Leading up to the season opener, the club hosted a meet-and-greet at Tenda Granota, allowing fans to meet new signings from both the men’s and women’s first teams. The festivities included a live performance of an adaptation of the Levante UD anthem by the Valencian brass quintet Spanish Brass, a group that recently performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Levante UD defeats Real Betis 5-2 in La Liga Levante UD defeated Real Betis 5-2 in La Liga, marking their first win of the season behind a brace from Roger Brugué. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luis-garca-warns-mallorca-against-complacency-ahead-of-ceuta-match ### 2026-08-26: Levante UD prepares for season opener with fan event and musical performance Levante UD fans welcomed new men's and women's team signings at a club event ahead of their season opener against Real Betis, which will feature a live anthem performance by Spanish Brass. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/levante-ud-prepares-for-season-opener-with-fan-event-and-musical-performance ### 2026-08-07: Levante UD beats reserve side 1-0 in pre‑season friendly Levante UD beat its reserve side 1‑0 with a Bardeli strike, while Real Balompédica Linense drew 1‑1 with Marbellí in Spanish pre‑season friendlies. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/levante-ud-beats-reserve-side-1-0-in-preseason-friendly ### 2026-07-31: Levante UD beats Albacete 2-1 in pre‑season friendly Levante UD rallied from an early Albacete goal to win 2‑1, with Brugué and Eyong scoring in a pre‑season friendly at Buñol. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/almera-b-announces-schedule-as-ud-alzira-starts-promotion-push-in-spains-tercera-rfef ### 2026-07-26: Levante beats Saudi side Al Quadsiah 1-0 in preseason friendly Levante defeated Saudi club Al Quadsiah 1‑0 in a preseason friendly, with Paco Cortés scoring the decisive goal and coach Luis Castro praising the team's preparation and new signings. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/levante-beats-saudi-side-al-quadsiah-1-0-in-preseason-friendly --- Cite as: Levante UD preseason and La Liga season opener. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/levante-preseason-202627