Match Overview
Levante welcome Atletico Madrid for a pivotal La Liga clash with both sides chasing very different goals. The hosts are fighting to climb from the lower reaches, while Atletico look to keep pace near the top. The reverse fixture ended 3-1 in Atletico’s favor last November, setting a clear benchmark. Form and efficiency suggest a tight tactical contest.
- Fixture: Levante vs Atletico Madrid
- Competition: La Liga
- Venue: Not provided
- Date: 31-01-2026
- Kickoff: 17:30 / 17:30 UTC
Predicted Lineups
Levante
- M. Ryan
- J. Toljan
- Manu Sánchez
- Dela
- M. Moreno
- Carlos Álvarez
- Pablo Martínez
- K. Arriaga
- Jon Ander Olasagasti
- Iván Romero
- Etta Eyong
Atletico Madrid
- J. Oblak
- D. Hancko
- Marcos Llorente
- M. Ruggeri
- Robin Le Normand
- Pablo Barrios
- Koke
- J. Cardoso
- Jano Monserrate
- J. Álvarez
- A. Sørloth
Injury & Suspension Report
Levante
- Kareem Tunde – Illness
- Víctor García – Injury
- Brugui – Knee Injury
- Unai Elgezabal – Knee Injury
- Diego Pampín – Muscle Injury
Atletico Madrid
- A. Griezmann – Muscle Injury
Head-to-Head
Across 36 meetings, Atletico Madrid lead the series with 20 wins, Levante have 9 victories, and there have been 7 draws. Recent clashes typically produce just over two goals, pointing to measured but decisive matches where margins matter.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Levante: Home form and key threats
Levante’s home form has dipped, with points dropped in four of their last five at their ground. They have still produced six goals in that stretch, including a 3-2 win over Elche that highlighted quick transitions and intermittent control. Pablo Martínez remains a key link in the final third, while Etta Eyong’s six goals this season offer a reliable outlet. Converting attacking phases into a sturdier defensive base is the central task, with M. Ryan’s back line of J. Toljan, Manu Sánchez, Dela, and M. Moreno needing a cleaner game without unforced errors.
Atletico Madrid: Away momentum and control
Atletico’s away return of three wins and two draws in their last five, with nine goals scored, underlines a dependable road approach. The 3-0 win over Mallorca showcased clinical finishing, with A. Sørloth on the scoresheet, while J. Álvarez’s seven league goals add another focal point. With A. Griezmann sidelined, responsibility shifts further to that strike pair, supported by a midfield unit of Koke, Pablo Barrios, J. Cardoso, and Jano Monserrate to manage tempo. A back four featuring D. Hancko, M. Ruggeri, Robin Le Normand, and Marcos Llorente should give J. Oblak a solid platform.
Tactical outlook and key battles
Levante’s best route is an energetic press and quick release through midfield, targeting spaces behind Atletico’s full-backs and isolating center-backs when possible. The hosts will rely on Pablo Martínez’s progression and the movement of Iván Romero and Etta Eyong to stretch the visitor’s shape. Atletico, conversely, will look to control phases via Koke and Barrios, then spring J. Álvarez and A. Sørloth in transition. The head-to-head trend of moderately scored games suggests this could hinge on set pieces and a single defensive lapse.
Given Atletico’s stronger recent away form and Levante’s inconsistency at home, the visitors enter as slight favorites. However, Levante’s ability to create bursts of pressure means Atletico must remain disciplined for 90 minutes.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid to win 2-1.