On June 7, Ciudad de Valencia will host the second leg of the play-off semi-finals for the right to play in the Example, in which Levante will meet with Albacete. The start of the fight is scheduled for 22:00 Kyiv time.
Levante
The club has played mainly in La Liga for the last 2 decades. And even took 6th place in 2012, after which he reached the quarterfinals of the Europa League. But at the same time, there were occasional falls into the Segunda. After spending the 2016/2017 season there, the frogs seemed to not only be back, but to establish themselves in the Spanish top flight. Everything went wrong 2 years ago, 19th place. Of course, at a lower level, the granotes were the favorites, but even after coming to the coaching post, Callehi could only take the 3rd final position. Moreover, Las Palmas lost a direct pass, it’s a shame, because they scored the same number of points as the competitor, 72, but lost in additional indicators. Price misfire – difficult joints that began this week. Then they quickly conceded, but answered immediately with 3 of their own balls.
Albacete
The team rarely played in the top division – less than 10 years, at the end of the last century. Moreover, a year ago Clockwork Cheese was in the 3rd division of the country. And there in his group he was only 3rd, but then he showed character, having managed to become the winner of a difficult round of play-offs. Of course, such a newcomer, despite the glorious history, was considered as an underdog. But he didn’t just manage to stay in the Segunda. Due to a powerful finish, with a 7-match unbeaten streak, it turned out to climb to the final 6th place in the standings. And this, according to the regulations of Spanish football, was enough to now try to win a new round of relegation matches. The series started at home, but, even after Jetey’s goal in the 18th minute, they eventually conceded 3 in return.
head-to-head statistics
The clubs have crossed paths this season for the first time since 2014. And Levante was only slightly stronger in the regular season: 3:2 away, 0:0 at home.
Forecast
Bookmakers believe that Levante will be the favorite in the second leg as well. The hosts are stronger and will be able to win again (odds – 1.77).