ATHLETIC BILBAO VS LEVANTE PREVIEW: PROBABLE LINEUPS, PREDICTION, TACTICS, TEAM NEWS & KEY STATS
The onus, in the meantime, will be on Nemanja Radoja and Mickael Malsa to provide the solidity in the second line of press, with the visitors likely to shift to a 4-2-3-1. It won’t be surprising to see these two operate deep and support the two centre-backs in Sergio Postigo and Ruben Vezo as Levante look to avoid any unnecessary goal.
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However, coach Paco Lopez will also have one eye on the away goal that could give his side a great deal of advantage heading into the second leg. As such, he could unleash his two fullbacks, along with his two wide midfielders to bombard the flanks, causing problems for the likes of Lekue and Berchiche.
Finally, the Levante attack is likely to spearheaded by top-scorer Roger Marti, with Ruben Rochina operating just in behind the central striker. Club captain Jose Luis Morales could be another option either out wide or in the central attacking position, though he will likely be used as a sub.
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Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Cardenas; Coke, Postigo, Vezo, Tono; Radoja, Malsa; Son, Rochina, Bardhi; Marti
Key Stats
Despite their relevance in the Spanish top flight in recent years, this is the first meeting between the two sides in the Copa Del Rey.
Levante’s last win against Athletic Bilbao in all competitions came way back in December 2018, in what was Levante’s last home against Los Leones where crowds were present inside the stadium.
Enis Bardhi, Inaki Williams and Raul Garcia have all netted three goals in this fixture over the years, highest among current players.
Only four clubs have scored more goals than Levante in La Liga this season including the top three and Real Sociedad.
Among clubs not in the top six, only SD Eibar have conceded fewer goals than Athletic Bilbao in La Liga so far.