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Espanyol hosts Levante in La Liga opener on August 16

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Espanyol hosts Levante in La Liga opener on August 16

Summary

Espanyol will face Levante at the RCDE Stadium on Sunday for the first match of the La Liga season. Espanyol is marking its 90th participation in the league, while Levante enters its 18th. In their last preseason matches, Espanyol lost 3-1 to Coventry City, and Levante won 3-1 against Castellón. The most recent encounter between these two teams ended in a 0-0 draw. Both managers, Manolo González and Luís Castro, have previously met twice, with all matches resulting in draws.

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By the Numbers

•Espanyol's last match was a loss to Coventry City.
•Levante won their last preseason match against Castellón.
•Previous match between Espanyol and Levante ended in a draw.
•Espanyol has a historical advantage in head-to-head meetings.

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Espanyol host Levante this Sunday at the RCDE Stadium for matchweek one of the La Liga. Espanyol mark their 90th participation in the competition, whilst Levante go into their 18th.In their last fixtu...
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