Levante Unión Deportiva is a professional football club from Valencia, Spain, competing in La Liga. The club's home is the Estadi Ciutat de València. Founded in 1909, it is one of the oldest clubs in Spain, traditionally seen as the working-class club of the city, in contrast to its more illustrious neighbor, Valencia CF. Levante's history is one of resilience, marked by financial struggles and numerous promotions and relegations. The peak of the modern era arrived in the 2011-12 season under manager Juan Ignacio Martínez, when a spirited Levante side famously led La Liga early in the season and ultimately qualified for the UEFA Europa League for the first time in the club's history. That team, featuring players like Arouna Koné and Vicente Iborra, captured the imagination of neutrals. In recent years, Levante has been a staple in La Liga, known for an attractive, attacking style of play, though they suffered relegation in 2022. The club is now fighting for an immediate return to the top flight. The fanbase, known as *Granotas* (the Frogs), are famously loyal, creating a vibrant and loud support that embodies the club's gritty, never-say-die character.