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Barcelona hosts Levante in La Liga looking to rebound from consecutive losses

Barcelona has to tighten up the defense to halt a two-game losing streak and stay close to Real Madrid in the fight for the La Liga title

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Mikautadze helps Villarreal tighten grip on third place with 1-0 win at Levante in Spanish league

Villarreal has strengthened its hold on third place in the Spanish league with a 1-0 win at Levante in a match that was initially postponed last year

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Eray Comert - Spotted in training Comert (ankle) was spotted back in team training and could be available for Sunday's match against Villarreal, the club posted.

Impact Comert could be an option for Sunday's match against Villarreal after being forced off late in the previous clash against Levante with an apparent injury. The defender has returned to training with his teammates and will undergo further tests to determine if he is fit to feature. He is likely to start if cleared, having opened at center-back in each of the last four matches.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thierry Correia - Back in team training Correia (hamstring) was spotted back in team training and could be available for Sunday's match against Villarreal, according to Deportes Cope Valencia.

Impact Correia could be an option for Sunday's match against Villarreal after missing the last game due to a hamstring injury. The defender has returned to training with his teammates and will undergo further tests to determine if he is fit to feature. Unai Nunez is likely to start at right-back until Correia is fully fit, especially given his history of recurring injuries.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arnaut Danjuma - Spotted in training Danjuma (groin) was spotted back in team training and could be available for Sunday's match against Villarreal, according to Deportes Cope Valencia.

Impact Danjuma could be an option for Sunday's match against Villarreal after missing the last game due to a groin injury. The forward has returned to training with his teammates and will undergo further tests to determine if he is fit to feature. He had been a starter prior to the setback and should reclaim his place in the starting XI if available.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Rivero - Inks contract extension Rivero signed a contract extension with Valencia until 2027, the club announced.

Impact Rivero signed a one-year contract extension with the club. The goalkeeper from Gandia joined the academy at the age of 10 and made his first-team debut in December 2020 in a Copa del Rey match against Terrassa FC. He has since spent loan spells at AD Alcorcon and Albacete Balompie while remaining involved with the first-team setup.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Keeps clean sheet in win Dmitrievski made one save and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Levante.

Impact Dmitrievski made his sixth consecutive start and did a nice job between the posts while also benefiting from the opposition's lack of accuracy in front of the net. This has been the second clean sheet for the season for the goalkeeper, who bounced back after allowing multiple goals in each of the previous three games and he'll still some more chances to play with Julen Aguirrezabala (hamstring) still sidelined for a couple weeks.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Javier Guerra Moreno - Logs assist off bench in win Guerra delivered an assist and made two tackles (one won) and two clearances after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-0 win over Levante.

Impact Guerra was brought in the 58th minute and provided much needed defensive support and in the closing stages of the game defense became offense as a ball he cleared from the box when his side was under pressure ended becoming an assist for Umar Sadiq to seal the 2-0 win. This was the third assist of the season for the holding midfielder, who's been mostly a reserve since the calendar flipped to 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Umar Sadiq - Bags first goal in Valencia return Sadiq scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-0 win over Levante.

Impact Sadiq was brought just before the hour mark as part of a triple substitution and wasn't impactful as expected. However, in the 84th minute the striker went after a cleared ball and used his strength to beat the defender before scoring the goal that sealed the 2-0 with a classy finish. This was Sadiq's first goal since his return to Valencia during the winter transfer window and the competition for the starting spot up front can get very interesting if he's able to score more during upcoming games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Logs assist in win Rioja made and assist, created two chances and sent in six crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Levante.

Impact Rioja brought a lot of activity from the flank with his biggest highlight being the assist for Largie Ramazani to open the scoring midway through the second frame. That's now one goal and one assist over the last three starts for the attacker, who's starting to heat up again in a campaign full of ups and downs.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Largie Ramazani - Scores in first Valencia start Ramazani scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance, sent in one accurate cross and made one tackle, four clearances and one interception during Sunday's 2-0 win over Leva...

Impact Ramazani made his first start of the season and didn't disappoint as he opened the scoring for Valencia with a spectacular finish in the 64th minute. That's now two goals over the last three league appearances for the attacker and he'll hope this helps him to get more significant playing time during upcoming games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Diego Lopez - Suffers MCL sprain Lopez suffered a MCL sprain in Saturday's training session and is ruled out for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Lopez went down with an MCL sprain in his knee during Saturday's training grind, forcing him out of Sunday's derby clash against Levante. The striker now shifts his focus to rehab mode and will be sidelined until further notice. Having slipped down the pecking order in recent weeks, his absence doesn't shake up the starting XI of Valencia.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Rayo Vallecano stuns Atletico Madrid 3-0 amid fan boycott

Struggling Rayo Vallecano has upset Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga in a stunning win watched by only around 5,000 people because of a protest by Rayo fans

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Arnaut Danjuma - Could recover for Villarreal game Danjuma (groin) is believed to have a chance of being available next Sunday at Villarreal, with manager Carlos Corberan revealing that "The decision not to play Thierry or Danjuma...

Impact Danjuma was expected to miss two weeks, but an earlier return appears to be a possible scenario. In any case, the attacker is still questionable at the moment. Prior to his absence in the last clash against Levante, the winger recorded three goals and two assists across 22 La Liga games, although only one of those contributions came in the last 14 contests.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thierry Correia - Hopeful to return for next game Correia (hamstring) missed Sunday's derby against Levante as a precaution and is expected to bounce back for the upcoming visit to Villarreal, coach Carlos Corberan mentioned in pr...

Impact Correia will eventually have a chance to compete for the right-back position, which has recently been filled by the versatile Unai Nunez. The Portuguese has logged only 18 minutes of play since Jan. 10. However, he was a regular starter before that, contributing an assist and some defensive stats over 12 straight league appearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eray Comert - Suffers ankle injury Sunday Comert ended with a blow to his ankle that forced him to leave in the final minutes of Sunday's 2-0 win over Levante, Joaquin Anduro of El Desmarque reports.

Impact Comert has been unfortunate with physical issues throughout the season and could now be sidelined again after making four consecutive starts. While the extent of the new injury is yet to be determined, the center-back's potential absence would open up a spot for Copete to return to the lineup after serving a ban, with the deployment of Unai Nunez in the middle also a possibility.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Diego Lopez - Out for derby Lopez is out for Sunday's match against Levante due to an injury in training, according to Andres Garcia of Super Deporte.

Impact Lopez is not with the team and is a late absentee just ahead of match time, missing out due to a training issue he suffered. This adds to the club's struggles with injuries, now without eight players. He will hope for a quick turnaround, facing Villarreal next contest on Feb. 22.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Levante vs Valencia Prediction and Betting Tips | 15th February 2026 The 2025-26 edition of La Liga is back in action with the Valencia Derby this weekend as Levante lock horns with local rivals Valencia in an important encounter at the Ciutat de Va...

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Thierry Correia - Ruled out for derby Correia (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's derby against Levante, coach Carlos Corberan said in the press conference. "With Titi, it's precaution, he has an edema that could agg...

Impact Correia will not be available for Sunday's derby against Levante after suffering a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury. The right-back logged fewer than 20 minutes in his return last week and is now dealing with edema that the club does not want to aggravate. It is a setback for Valencia, though the concern remains minor, as both natural right-backs are sidelined, which should open the door for Unai Nunez to take on a larger role immediately with his new club.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arnaut Danjuma - Set to miss two weeks Danjuma suffered a psoas muscle strain and will likely miss two weeks to recover from the issue, according to Javi Teruel from AS.

Impact Danjuma is set to miss both derby clashes against Levante and Villarreal this month after going down with a psoas strain that will sideline him for roughly two weeks. It's a tough break for Valencia, as he's been a locked-in starter up front and a key piece of their attacking engine. His absence forces a shake-up in the starting XI, opening the door for Diego Lopez to step back into the starting lineup and shoulder the load in the final third.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Thierry Correia - Suffers apparent setback Correia is set to undergo medical tests after sustaining a potential hamstring injury during Wednesday's training session and is doubtful for Sunday's derby against Levante, accord...

Impact Correia, who had just returned from injury last weekend against Real Madrid, appears to have suffered another setback in training Wednesday and is now uncertain for Sunday's clash against Levante. The defender will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury. Luis Rioja is likely to start at right wing-back if Correia is unavailable, especially with Dimitri Foulquier also sidelined.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Arnaut Danjuma - Still not training Thursday Danjuma (undisclosed) has yet to return to team training after missing sessions in recent days, leaving him doubtful for Sunday's derby against Levante, according to Plaza Deportiv...

Impact Danjuma missed training over the past few days for undisclosed reasons and is now a doubt for Sunday's derby against Levante. The Dutch winger is expected to be evaluated closer to kickoff and will likely be a game-time call. If he's ruled out, Diego Lopez is in line to step into the frontline and absorb those minutes.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitri Foulquier - Undergoes successful surgery Foulquier underwent a successful knee surgery Thursday and will now begin his recovery, the club announced.

Impact Foulquier underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Thursday and is set to begin a recovery process that could sideline him for the rest of the season. The right-back is targeting a late-season return at best, making this a significant blow to the depth chart. His absence leaves Thierry Correia as the lone natural option to step in at right-back, especially after just working his way back from injury.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Real Sociedad beats Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals

Real Sociedad has won 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao in a Basque Country derby in the first leg of the semifinals of Copa del Rey

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Dimitri Foulquier - Set for knee surgery Foulquier is set to undergo surgery on his knee and could miss the rest of the season, according to his club.

Impact Foulquier is in need of surgery and will receive the treatment in the coming days, an arthroscopic surgery on his knee. This is going to keep the defender out from anywhere from two to six months, depending on the operation, as a minor surgery could keep him out around two months while a more major operation is anywhere from four to six months recovering. This will leave Thierry Correia to start at right-back moving forward, as Folquier waits on the extent of his recovery.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Barcelona hosts Levante in La Liga looking to rebound from consecutive losses

Mikautadze helps Villarreal tighten grip on third place with 1-0 win at Levante in Spanish league

Struggling Rayo Vallecano stuns Atletico Madrid 3-0 amid fan boycott

Real Sociedad beats Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals