Levante come from behind to beat Osasuna and keep survival hopes alive

Published on May 09, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

Levante UD staged an epic comeback against Osasuna at the Ciutat de Valencia, overturning a 0-2 deficit in the first ten minutes to win 3-2. Goals from Morales, Roger, and a decisive penalty keep the granota team's survival hopes alive, as they continue to fight against relegation. ⚽

Levante players celebrate a goal at the Ciutat de Valencia, coming back 3-2 against Osasuna with Morales, Roger, and a decisive penalty.

Tactical analysis: high pressing as the engine of the comeback 🔍

The turning point came after the defensive reaction. Levante adjusted their pressing in the opponent's half, forcing errors in Osasuna's build-up play. The defensive line pushed up several meters, allowing quick recoveries in the final third. This strategy, combined with Roger's mobility between the lines, disrupted the Navarrese block, which failed to manage their initial lead.

The miracle of the fans in the stands and the nerves on the bench 🙌

When the score was 0-2, more than a few in the stands started calculating points for the Segunda División. But Levante, like that student who passes in the last week, decided it wasn't time to pack their bags yet. The comeback came with more heart than head, and the Ciutat de Valencia vibrated as if they had won the Champions League. A true exercise in faith for a fanbase already calling for a miracle.