Villarreal Seeks Champions League Qualification Against Levante

The Yellow Submarine hosts Levante at the Estadio de la Cerámica, aiming for a point to secure their spot in the next Champions League.

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Villarreal CF hosts Levante UD today at the Estadio de la Cerámica, aiming to mathematically secure their qualification for the next Champions League, needing only a draw.

The match, corresponding to the 34th round of Primera División, will be played at 2:00 PM and comes with very favorable precedents for the 'groguet' team at home against the 'granota' side. From the 2004-05 season to 2021-22, Villarreal and Levante have faced each other thirteen times in Primera División at La Cerámica.
The balance of these duels shows nine yellow victories, two draws, and only two Levante wins. These statistics reinforce Villarreal's strength at their stadium in this regional derby. The Valencian team has only scored points in four of their thirteen visits, with two wins and two draws, making the Estadio de la Cerámica one of the most challenging away games for Levante.
Levante's only two victories in Vila-real are distant in time. The first was in the 2010-11 season, with a 0-1 score, and the second in 2011-12, with a 0-3. Since that last victory, Levante has not won against Villarreal at La Cerámica in Primera División, with the only draws occurring in the 2006-07 and 2018-19 campaigns, both with a 1-1 result.
The most recent precedent between both teams in Vila-real was a resounding thrashing. On January 1, 2022, in the 19th round of the 2021-22 season, Villarreal won 5-0 against Levante. That result was a demonstration of offensive power and the dominance that Villarreal has historically exerted at home against Levante.
With a new derby on the horizon, the Yellow Submarine relies on its good numbers at the Estadio de la Cerámica to face a highly demanding competitive match. Recent history and precedents are favorable, and the stadium once again presents itself as a strong argument to achieve their goal.