“Levante’s Luís Castro loses victory in stoppage time against Girona.”

In yet another dramatic chapter of La Liga, Levante, under the management of Portuguese coach Luís Castro, was forced to settle for a home draw against Girona, conceding a goal in the final minutes of the match. The final score of 1-1, achieved in the 27th round of the championship, left the team in trouble, remaining in the relegation zone, now in second-to-last place in the table, with only 22 points.

The match, played in Valencia, started promisingly for the hosts, who took the lead early in the second half with a goal from Carlos Espí in the 50th minute. The fans saw the possibility of a second consecutive victory for the first time this season, a glimmer of hope that seemed to finally emerge. However, fate had other plans. The situation worsened for Levante when Jon Olasagasti was sent off in the 59th minute, leaving the team at a numerical disadvantage. The final blow came in stoppage time when substitute Joel Roca scored in the 90+4 minute, sealing the draw and frustrating the hosts.

This draw not only keeps Levante in 19th place, but also distances them from the possibility of recovery in the fight for survival. With a four-point gap to Elche, who occupy 17th place, the pressure mounts for Castro’s team, which is desperately trying to avoid relegation.

On the same day, Mallorca, currently in 18th place with 25 points, also fought to escape the relegation zone but failed to capitalize on a two-goal lead against Osasuna, finishing the match 2-2. Portuguese player Samu Costa had a complete performance for Mallorca, which now faces a situation similar to that of Levante, with an urgent need for points to ensure survival in La Liga.

The round does not end here. The 27th round of the championship continues with a clash between Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad, where Portuguese player Gonçalo Guedes will be in action, and the champions FC Barcelona, with João Cancelo, will visit Athletic Bilbao. What is clear is that the battle for survival in the league is becoming increasingly fierce, and the excitement promises to remain intense in the coming weeks.