Levante beat Athletic Club 3–1 on October 21, 2026, as Roger Brugué struck twice in two minutes before substitute Karl Etta Eyong sealed the victory deep into stoppage time. Álex Berenguer converted a second-half penalty for Athletic, but Aymeric Laporte’s red card left the visitors chasing an equaliser with ten men.
The match at the Ciutat de València was a rescheduled Laliga Matchday 6 fixture, originally postponed from September 16 because of adverse weather and an unplayable pitch. The final score gives October 21 its own result after October 19’s Getafe–Rayo Matchday 9 finale. Dates in this report follow the Spain-local calendar (CEST, UTC+2); the 20:00 CEST kickoff was 02:00 GMT+8 on October 22.
Laliga Results October 21, 2026: Final Score
| Spain date | Match | Full-time score | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2026 | Levante vs Athletic Club | 3–1 | Matchday 6 (rescheduled) |
Venue: Estadi Ciutat de València, Valencia. Kickoff: 20:00 CEST (Spain, October 21) / 02:00 GMT+8 (October 22). Attendance: 18,779. Referee: Alejandro Quintero González. The official match record confirms the final score, scorers and minutes.
Levante vs Athletic Club 3–1: Goals and Key Events
| Minute | Key event | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 20′ | Roger Brugué fires Levante in front after Athletic fail to clear the danger | 1–0 |
| 22′ | Brugué taps in his second after Unai Simón saves Thiago Fernández’s shot | 2–0 |
| 67′ | Álex Berenguer scores a penalty following a VAR review | 2–1 |
| 73′ | Aymeric Laporte sent off for a last-man foul on Dani Requena | 2–1 |
| 90+8′ | Karl Etta Eyong scores from a rebound to settle the match | 3–1 |
Goalscorers: Levante — Roger Brugué (20′, 22′), Karl Etta Eyong (90+8′); Athletic Club — Álex Berenguer (67′, penalty).
How Levante Took Control
Athletic began brightly, with Berenguer forcing Mathew Ryan into an early save, but Levante exploited two costly defensive sequences. Brugué struck in the 20th minute when Athletic could not clear a low ball into the area. Barely two minutes later, a misplaced pass gave Levante another opening: Thiago Fernández shot, Unai Simón parried, and Brugué reacted first to score his second.
The quick double changed the game. Levante entered half-time two goals ahead, while Athletic needed a response after creating chances without converting them.
Berenguer Penalty and Laporte Red Card
Edin Terzić’s side improved after the interval. A lengthy VAR check led to a penalty when Jon Ander Olasagasti caught Maroan Sannadi inside the box, and Berenguer converted in the 67th minute to cut the deficit to 2–1.
Any momentum from the penalty was checked when Laporte was shown a straight red card in the 73rd minute for fouling Dani Requena as the Levante player broke through toward goal. Athletic still threatened while a man down — Yuri Berchiche had an opportunity to equalise — but the visitors could not find a second goal.
Deep into added time, Simón saved Requena’s effort and Etta Eyong followed up to score in the 90+8th minute. The substitute’s finish confirmed Levante’s first league victory since August 29.
What the Result Means for the Laliga Standings
The win moved Levante to 11th place with 10 points from nine matches (two wins, four draws, three defeats). After the loss, Athletic Club were 13th with nine points from eight matches. Those positions reflect the October 21 standings snapshot, not a forecast for the next round. Check the latest Laliga standings for subsequent changes.
This result finally completes the delayed Levante–Athletic fixture from Matchday 6. The original September 16 Laliga results report excluded it because the pitch was not playable. Athletic’s separate abandoned match against Rayo Vallecano remains outstanding and should not be counted as a completed result.
For Levante, the result follows a dramatic 3–3 draw with Sevilla on October 12 and another point at Deportivo during Matchday 9. Athletic will look to respond when league action resumes; see the Laliga schedule and kickoff times for the next confirmed fixtures.
Conclusion
Levante’s 3–1 victory over Athletic Club was built on Brugué’s two early goals and completed by Etta Eyong’s stoppage-time strike. Berenguer briefly reopened the contest from the spot, but Laporte’s dismissal helped the hosts protect their lead. The postponed Matchday 6 fixture is now complete, leaving the Rayo–Athletic interruption as a separate outstanding scheduling matter.
Levante vs Athletic Club FAQs
Levante beat Athletic Club 3–1 in a rescheduled Laliga Matchday 6 fixture at the Ciutat de València.
Roger Brugué scored twice (20′, 22′) and Karl Etta Eyong added Levante’s third (90+8′). Álex Berenguer scored Athletic’s goal from a penalty in the 67th minute.
Levante vs Athletic Club had originally been set for September 16, but bad weather left the pitch unplayable. It was rescheduled for October 21, meaning the fixture took place after Matchday 9.
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