Levante emerged victorious from a high-scoring La Liga encounter, defeating Real Oviedo 4-2 at the Ciutat de València on March 22, 2026. This entertaining match provided a vital three points for Levante in their pursuit of European qualification, while Oviedo's defensive frailties were exposed on the road. The home side started explosively, netting two early goals to stun the visitors. Oviedo showed resilience to pull one back before halftime, setting up a tense second period. Levante restored their two-goal cushion shortly after the restart, but Oviedo again responded to make it 3-2 and ensure a nervy finale. The decisive moment came late on, as Levante sealed the match with a fourth goal on the counter-attack. The standout performance was from Levante's attacking midfielder, who was involved in multiple goals. The result solidified Levante's position in the top six of the La Liga table, while Oviedo remained in mid-table obscurity. Levante's coach praised his team's attacking verve and mentality to see out the game, and the Oviedo manager pointed to individual defensive mistakes as the difference. The Levante lineup featured an aggressive front three, while Oviedo opted for a more conservative shape that ultimately could not contain the hosts.