Deportivo 1-1 Levante – a level-score draw at Riazor.

The LaLiga fixture between Deportivo and Levante unfolded on 16 October 2026 at the Riazor stadium in La Coruña. Both sides entered the match looking to secure three points, and the atmosphere was charged as the home crowd anticipated a strong showing from Deportivo de A Coruña.

How it unfolded

The first half remained tightly contested, with neither side breaking the deadlock. Discipline featured early, as Levante’s Iván Romero was shown a yellow card in the 33rd minute for a handball offence. The caution did not deter the hosts, but a further booking came just before the interval when Deportivo’s Luismi Cruz received a yellow card in the 42nd minute for a bad foul.

The second half opened with increased intensity. The deadlock was finally broken in the 63rd minute when Bil Nsongo struck for Deportivo. The forward’s right-footed shot from the centre of the box found the bottom left corner, putting the home side ahead 1-0.

Levante responded swiftly. In the 82nd minute, Dani Requena levelled the score with a left-footed finish from the left side of the box, directing the ball into the bottom left corner. The goal was set up by an assist from Petar Ratkov, whose pass unlocked the defence and allowed Requena to complete the comeback.

Late-stage discipline saw Levante’s Adrián de la Fuente booked in the 89th minute, followed by Deportivo’s Adrià Altimira receiving a yellow card in stoppage time (90'+6") for a bad foul. The match concluded with the score tied at one apiece.

Standout performers

Bil Nsongo provided the decisive contribution for Deportivo, scoring the opening goal with a precise strike from the centre of the box. On the Levante side, Dani Requena’s equaliser, assisted by Petar Ratkov, demonstrated composure under pressure and secured a vital point for the visitors.

Match facts

  • Final score: Deportivo 1-1 Levante
  • Scorers: Bil Nsongo (63'), Dani Requena (82') – assist by Petar Ratkov
  • Bookings:
    • Iván Romero (Levante) – 33' (handball)
    • Luismi Cruz (Deportivo) – 42' (bad foul)
    • Adrián de la Fuente (Levante) – 89'
    • Adrià Altimira (Deportivo) – 90'+6' (bad foul)
  • Venue: Riazor, La Coruña

What it means

The 1-1 draw means both Deportivo and Levante leave the match level on points, each taking a point from the encounter. The result reflects a balanced contest, with both teams showing the ability to score and to defend under pressure.