Valencia, Spain — Levante and Castellón faced off in an intense LaLiga HyperMotion match on March 23, 2025, with Levante pulling out a thrilling 3-2 victory at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium.
The match saw a rollercoaster of emotions as Levante initially trailed, but a late penalty converted by Adrián de la Fuente in the 87th minute clinched the win for Levante. “We never gave up, and we fought hard till the end,” de la Fuente said after the match.
Ousmane Camara opened the scoring for Castellón in the 26th minute, giving them a 1-0 lead. However, Levante quickly responded with a penalty from Iván Romero in the 33rd minute, leveling the scores to 1-1.
The back-and-forth game continued when Levante took the lead with another goal by Romero in the 47th minute, pushing the score to 2-1 just before halftime.
In the second half, Castellón fought back, with Camara scoring again in the 54th minute to level the match at 2-2. The two teams exchanged several fouls and aggressive plays as they sought the winning goal. Referee decisions played a pivotal role, with multiple yellow cards issued.
The turning point came late in the match when Castellón fouled Carlos Espí in the penalty area, leading to the VAR call that awarded Levante a penalty. De la Fuente calmly converted the penalty in the 87th minute, sealing Levante’s victory.
As the match drew to an end, Castellón pushed for an equalizer, but Levante’s defense held strong, securing the win and maintaining their position at the top of the league.
This victory is crucial for Levante as they aim to solidify their lead in LaLiga HyperMotion. Coach Johan Plat expressed pride in his team’s resilience, stating, “The boys showed great character, and I believe this will propel us forward in the coming matches.”
