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Levante's 3-1 victory was merited by superior shot conversion, despite Athletic Club dominating 62% possession and outshooting them 21-12. The hosts scored 3 from 2.05 xG (1.46 goals above expectation), while Athletic's 1.95 xG yielded just one goal – a 67th-minute penalty from Alex Berenguer. Roger Brugué's quickfire double (20', 22') proved decisive, with both goals coming during Levante's most dominant phase where they registered 5 of their 7 shots on target in the first half.

Athletic's 62% possession translated into quantity (21 shots, 9 corners) but not quality – just 4 shots on target from 1.95 xG highlights their wastefulness. The turning point came with Aymeric Laporte's 73rd-minute red card, after which Levante sealed victory through Karl Etta Eyong's 98th-minute counter (their only shot after the 72nd minute). The defining stat was Levante's 58% shot accuracy (7/12 on target) compared to Athletic's 19% (4/21).