Sporting Telegraph network is live and completely open-access.

Sporting Telegraph

The Standard in Sports Journalism

Match Report

Automated report

Deportivo La Coruna and Levante draw 1-1

Match reportAutomated desk

By Sporting Telegraph Automated Desk · 2 min read · 17 October 2026

La Liga

Deportivo La Coruna

Deportivo La Coruna

1

v
Levante

Levante

1

Estadio de Riazor · 16 October 2026
Deportivo La Coruna and Levante draw 1-1

Deportivo La Coruna and Levante played to a 1-1 draw at the Estadio de Riazor in a La Liga fixture. The match took place on October 16, 2026, with a kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Both teams secured a point from the encounter.

The first half saw a disciplined start from both sides, with the midfield battle largely dominating the proceedings. The initial period was marked by tactical play rather than numerous scoring opportunities. Each team sought to establish control.

Levante's Iván Romero received the first yellow card of the match in the 33rd minute. Deportivo La Coruna followed with a caution of their own, as Luismi Cruz was booked in the 42nd minute. These cards highlighted the competitive nature of the first half.

First Half Exchanges

The opening 45 minutes concluded without either team breaking the deadlock. Defensive organization appeared to be a priority for both Deportivo La Coruna and Levante. The teams went into the half-time interval with the scoreline at 0-0.

The second half commenced with an increased tempo, as both sides looked to find an opening goal. The contest remained tight, with neither team able to dominate possession for extended periods. The search for a breakthrough continued into the hour mark.

Deportivo La Coruna eventually found the net in the 63rd minute. Bil Nsongo scored a normal goal, giving the home side a 1-0 lead. This goal shifted the momentum of the match, as Deportivo La Coruna aimed to defend their advantage.

Late Drama Unfolds

Levante responded to falling behind with renewed attacking pressure. Their efforts were rewarded in the 82nd minute when Daniel Requena Sánchez scored a normal goal. This equalizer brought Levante level, setting up a tense final period of the match.

The closing stages of the game saw a flurry of yellow cards. Levante's Adrián de la Fuente Barquilla was booked in the 89th minute. Deportivo La Coruna then had two players cautioned in quick succession during the 90th minute.

Adria Altimira and José María Giménez of Deportivo La Coruna both received yellow cards as the match approached its conclusion. These late bookings underscored the competitive spirit that persisted until the final whistle. The match ultimately concluded with the score tied at 1-1.

Automated report. Facts from the API-Sports live feed for La Liga, Deportivo La Coruna 1-1 Levante, played Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT.

The Discussion

No one has weighed in yet. Set the tone.

Sign in to join the discussion. It is free and takes a moment.

    Today's matches

    No matches listed today.