Atlético Madrid beat Levante 2-0 at Estadi Ciutat de València.

The LaLiga clash between Levante and Atlético Madrid took place on 31 October 2026 at the Estadi Ciutat de València in Manises. Both sides entered the match looking to add points, but it was the visitors who imposed themselves, turning a tightly contested first half into a comfortable win.

How it unfolded

The first half remained evenly balanced, with neither side creating clear-cut chances. The deadlock was finally broken in the 36th minute when Alejandro Grimaldo, playing for Atlético Madrid, struck a left-footed shot from the left side of the box. The ball curled into the top left corner, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead and shifting the momentum in their favour.

After the interval, Atlético Madrid continued to press, and their persistence was rewarded in the 62nd minute. Giuliano Simeone received a through ball from Álex Baena and controlled it inside the centre of the box before unleashing a left-footed shot that found the centre of the net. The assist from Baena and the clinical finish from Simeone extended the lead to 2-0, effectively sealing the result.

Levante were unable to respond to the two goals, and the match concluded without further scoring.

Standout performers

  • Alejandro Grimaldo – Scored the opening goal in the 36th minute, delivering a precise left-footed strike from the left side of the box.
  • Giuliano Simeone – Added the second goal in the 62nd minute, finishing a well-timed through ball from Álex Baena.
  • Álex Baena – Provided the decisive assist for Simeone’s goal with a through ball that split the Levante defence.

Match facts

  • Final score: Levante 0-2 Atlético Madrid
  • Goals:
    • 36’ – Alejandro Grimaldo (Atlético Madrid)
    • 62’ – Giuliano Simeone (Atlético Madrid) – assist: Álex Baena
  • Bookings: none
  • Venue: Estadi Ciutat de València, Manises

What it means

The 2-0 win gives Atlético Madrid three points from the LaLiga encounter, while Levante return home without adding to their tally. The result reflects Atlético’s ability to convert key chances and Levante’s struggle to find a breakthrough in this fixture.