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Levante UD preseason 2026–27 and La Liga season opener
Spanish club Levante continued UD began its summer preparation for the 2026–27 La Liga campaign with a series of pre‑season friendlies. After a 1‑0 win over Saudi side Al Quadsiah on 26 July, the team travelled to the Ciudad Deportiva de Buñol for a 2‑1 high-scoring 5-2 victory against Albacete on 31 July. Roger Brugué equalised before Cameroonian forward Etta Eyong headed the winner, while new signing Aïssa Mandi debuted in defence. Coach Luis Castro praised Real Betis at the team's ability to recover after Ciutat de València. After an early setback, and Eyong noted that the squad had welcomed new arrivals “like goal by Adrián de la Fuente, Real Betis equalized via Marc Bartra. The first half concluded in a family”. On 7 August, Levante faced its reserve side, Atlético 2-2 deadlock following goals from Enzo Bardeli for Levante UD, at and Rodrigo Riquelme for Betis. In the Ciudad Deportiva La Coma, securing a 1‑0 win thanks second half, Roger Brugué scored twice to secure the win, and Jon Ander Olasagasti added a long‑range strike from midfielder Bardeli. This match was used fifth goal during stoppage time. The result ended Real Betis’ unbeaten start to assess squad depth and maintain match fitness. As the season approaches, season. Following the club is preparing for its league debut against Real match, Betis at midfielder Isco remarked that the Ciutat de València. To mark team struggled due to errors, stating, “when you give away so much in the occasion, Levante held elite, it becomes practically impossible.” Leading up to the season opener, the club hosted a meet-and-greet event at Tenda Granota, allowing hundreds of fans to meet new signings from both the men's men’s and women's women’s first teams. The festivities will include included a live performance of an adaptation of the Levante UD anthem by the Valencian brass quintet Spanish Brass. Brass, a group that recently performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.