Levante will welcome Osasuna to Estadi Ciutat de Valencia on Friday, May 8, 2026, in a La Liga Matchday 35 fixture. This is an important game for both teams as Levante fight to stay in the league while Osasuna push for a top half finish. Fans can prepare by watching Osasuna’s last match highlights on their official YouTube channel, which shows their recent 2-1 defeat to Barcelona.
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The context of this match is very important. Levante are 19th with 33 points and are fighting to avoid relegation, while Osasuna are 10th with 42 points and still aiming for a strong finish. Both teams are coming from difficult results. While this match takes place in Valencia, Real Madrid’s defensive crisis has deepened further after Ferland Mendy suffered an injury setback.
Team News
Levante will be without Unai Elgezabal because of a knee injury and Kervin Arriaga due to suspension. Carlos Alvarez, Ivan Romero, Alejandro Primo, Dela, Paco Cortes, and Adrian de la Fuente are all doubts. Osasuna are missing Victor Munoz with a muscle injury but the rest of the squad is mostly available.
Levante have shown some improvement with seven points from their last four matches, but they lost 5-1 to Villarreal in their last game. Osasuna lost 2-1 to Barcelona, a result that moved Barcelona closer to the league title. Report understands that Levante’s need for points at home and Osasuna’s poor away form could make this a tight match.
Possible Lineups
Expected Levante XI:
Ryan, Toljan, Moreno, Matturro, Varela, Raghouber, Losada, Martinez, Olasgasti, Romero, Espi.
Expected Osasuna XI:
Herrera, Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Galan, Torro, Moncayola, Raul Garcia, Gomez, Moro, Budimir.
Levante are expected to play with an attacking approach at home as they search for important points. Ivan Romero could start if fit. Osasuna will depend on Ante Budimir’s experience in attack and a strong midfield to help control the game and earn at least a point away from home.
How to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on different sports channels and streaming platforms depending on their location.
| Channel | Kickoff Time (CEST) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Movistar LaLiga | 21:00 | May 8, 2026 |
| ESPN+ (USA) | 15:00 ET | May 8, 2026 |
| DAZN | 21:00 | May 8, 2026 |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts a 1-1 draw.
There have not been many draws between these teams in the past, but their current form suggests this could be a close game. Levante’s poor home form is matched by Osasuna’s struggles away from home. With Levante under pressure to survive and Osasuna trying to protect their mid table place, a draw looks likely.
