Espanyol kicked off the new La Liga season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Levante at home. The hosts took control from the outset, breaking the deadlock as early as the 5th minute thanks to a goal from Roberto Fernandez. Levante tried to find their rhythm, but Manolo‘s side maintained full control throughout the first half, with Fernandez doubling the lead just before the break.
In the second half, Levante’s coaching staff attempted to inject fresh energy through substitutions, yet Espanyol continued to dominate proceedings. The match was sealed late on when Dolan scored a stunning goal in the 80th minute, securing the win and propelling the Catalan club to the top of the league table.
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Espanyol – Levante 3:0 (2:0)
Goals: Roberto Fernandez 5′ (1:0); Roberto Fernandez 40′ (2:0); Dolan 80′ (3:0)
Espanyol lineup: Dmitrovich; U. Gonzalez (Losano P., 72′); Riedel K.; U. Nunez; El Hilali; Jinojo; Edu Esposito (Mar. Fernandez, 86′); Dolan (Carreras, 81′); Calatrava (Buasa, 72′); H. Hernandez (P. Milla, 82′); Roberto Fernandez
Substitutions: Losano P. (72′), Buasa (72′), Carreras (81′), P. Milla (82′), Mar. Fernandez (86′)
Reserves: Fortunyo; Serred; K. Hartman; Drkusic; Moscardo
Yellow cards: U. Gonzalez 37′; Calatrava 63′; H. Hernandez 68′
Levante lineup: Ryan M.; Mandi; Dela; V. Garcia (Tunde K., 76′); M. Sanchez; N. Perez (Toljan, 76′); Olasagasti; Rey O.; K. Alvarez (Bardeli, 46′); P. Cortes (Eyong, 46′); I. Romero
Substitutions: Bardeli (46′), Eyong (46′), Toljan (76′), Tunde K. (76′)
Reserves: Campos; Cabello
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