Valencia vs Levante 21 Nov 2025
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This match is played on date 21 Nov 2025
This match takes place in Estadio de Mestalla – In championship competitions La liga by Season 2025/2026
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⚽ Valencia CF vs Levante UD – Match Preview
Match Summary Table
| FEATURE | DETAILS |
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| Fixture | Valencia CF vs Levante UD |
| Competition | La Liga – 2025/26 Season |
| Date | Friday, 21 November 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 20:00 CET |
| Venue | Estadio de Mestalla, Valencia |
| Derby Name | Derbi del Turia / Valencian Derby |
| Head-to-Head | Valencia dominant historically — Levante rarely wins at Mestalla |
🦇 Valencia CF – Pressure, Talent & Home Demands
Valencia enter this derby under strong pressure. Their season has been inconsistent, and sitting near the lower end of the table has caused tension around Mestalla. A derby win would not only lift morale but could be a turning point in their campaign.
Despite mixed results, Valencia’s performances at Mestalla have often been more energetic and aggressive compared to their away displays. Their manager demands a structured high press, ball circulation through midfield, and attacking width to stretch opponents.
Key Players
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Hugo Duro – Valencia’s main attacking outlet, dangerous with off-the-ball movement and finishing in tight situations.
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Pepelu – A consistent midfield presence; dictates tempo and contributes defensively.
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Giorgi Mamardashvili – The goalkeeper often keeps Valencia in games with big moments of shot-stopping.
Team News & Tactics
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Likely formation: 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 — both give Valencia control in midfield and width in attack.
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Expect Valencia to:
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Press Levante aggressively in midfield.
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Use the wings to isolate Levante’s full-backs.
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Push full-backs forward to support possession.
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However, their biggest issues remain:
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Defensive lapses
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Lack of consistency in the final third
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Occasional over-commitment that leaves space behind
At home in a derby, though, Valencia typically raise their intensity.
🟣 Levante UD – Counter-Attack, Commitment & Dark-Horse Potential
Levante come into the derby fighting to climb out of the danger zone. Their season has been a grind, marked by defensive struggles and a reliance on counter-attacks to get goals. But a derby is a different story — motivation, energy, and tactical discipline tend to spike.
Levante will aim to sit compact, frustrate Valencia, and then break quickly through their faster attackers.
Key Players
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Etta Eyong – Levante’s standout attacking threat; excels in transition and 1v1 situations.
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Rubén Vezo – The experienced defender charged with leading an often fragile backline.
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Midfield pivot – Crucial for closing down Valencia’s passing lanes and launching counters.
Team News & Tactics
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Likely formation: 4-2-3-1 — deep block, structured lines, quick release forward.
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Levante will:
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Defend compactly between lines.
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Target spaces behind Valencia’s full-backs.
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Rely heavily on counters and set-pieces.
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Weaknesses include:
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Difficulty maintaining possession
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Defensive instability when pressed
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Struggles in open play against technically better squads
Still, Levante often make derbies far more competitive than expected.
⚔️ Tactical Battle Overview
| ASPECT | VALENCIA CF | LEVANTE UD |
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| Formation | 4-2-3-1 / 4-3-3 | 4-2-3-1 (deep, compact) |
| Style | High press, possession, attacking width | Low block, counter-attacks, direct play |
| Strengths | Home backing, pressing intensity, derby motivation | Quick transitions, fighting spirit, physicality |
| Weaknesses | Defensive lapses, inconsistent finishing | Fragile backline, low possession control |
| Key Duels | Duro vs Levante CBs, Valencia’s midfield press | Eyong vs Valencia’s defenders, Levante counters |
⚽ Match Dynamics
Expect Valencia to take early control, attempting to pin Levante into their half. Their pressing and ball circulation are designed to force mistakes. Levante, meanwhile, will choose moments carefully, waiting for counter-attack chances rather than engaging in prolonged possession.
The opening 20 minutes could set the tone:
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If Valencia strike early, the game may tilt strongly in their favour.
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If Levante survive the pressure and threaten on the break, tension will rise at Mestalla.
Both teams will fight intensely — derbies in Valencia are rarely calm affairs.
🎯 Match Verdict
Valencia come in with the stronger squad, the home advantage, and more control in their style of play. Levante will be dangerous on counters, but their defensive inconsistency remains a major concern, especially in a high-pressure stadium.
Predicted Score: Valencia CF 2 – 1 Levante UD
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