Levante came from behind to beat Osasuna 3-2 in a match that featured a red card and a 90th-minute goal.
Despite falling behind early by two goals, Levante capitalized on their numerical advantage following goalkeeper Sergio Herrera's red card to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory against Osasuna in La Liga's 35th round.
The late match of La Liga's 35th round provided fans with an unbelievable scenario at the Ciudad de Valencia stadium. Levante demonstrated their resilience by coming from behind to defeat Osasuna 3-2, despite conceding two early goals.
The beginning of the disaster and the lightning-fast response.
The match began with the worst possible scenario for the home team. In the 3rd minute, defender Jeremy Toljan inadvertently scored an own goal after a clumsy defensive error. The nightmare continued in the 11th minute when Ante Budimir capitalized on a precise cross from Abel Bretones to finish from close range, doubling Osasuna's lead.
However, Levante did not collapse. In the 35th minute, Victor Garcia rekindled hope with a precise finish after an assist from Pablo Martinez. Just two minutes later, Victor Garcia himself sent the crowd into a frenzy with a powerful long-range strike, sending the ball straight into the top corner of the net, bringing the game back to a tie.
The turning point: the red card and the final blow.
The biggest turning point of the match occurred in the final minute of added time in the first half. Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera received a direct red card for a handball outside the penalty area. Playing with ten men for the entire second half forced the visitors into a difficult defensive position.
With a numerical advantage, coach Luis Castro's team relentlessly pressed forward. Although reserve goalkeeper Aitor Fernandez made some spectacular saves against shots from Roger Brugue and Karl Etta Eyong, Osasuna ultimately succumbed in the final minute of regular time.
From a tactical header assist by Alan Matturro, young striker Karl Etta Eyong rose high to head home a powerful shot from close range, securing a 3-2 victory for Levante. This result not only brought three valuable points but also rewarded the never-give-up fighting spirit of the team at the Ciudad de Valencia stadium.
Match statistics
| Parameter | Levante | Osasuna |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3 | 2 |
| Goal scorer | Victor Garcia (35', 37'), Karl Etta Eyong (90') | Jeremy Toljan (3' OG), Ante Budimir (11') |
| Red card | 0 | Sergio Herrera (45') |
