Villarreal CF secured a 1-0 friendly win over Levante on Wednesday at the Mini Estadi of the José Manuel Llaneza Training Ground, with Logan Costa scoring the decisive goal after a solo run by Mikautadze. The Yellows, who finished 3rd in La Liga 2025 with 61 points (19 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses in 31 games), displayed defensive solidity and attacking efficiency.
How did the match unfold?
The game started with both sides enjoying spells of possession. Villarreal CF had the first clear chance through Ángel Cardona, whose shot was parried away by Pablo Campos without a firm hold. Levante responded with two promising opportunities for Mandi and Brugué, but Péter Gulácsi made two composed saves. In the 19th minute, Nico Pepe tested the Levante goalkeeper with a direct free-kick that required a strong save.
Who scored the winning goal?
The breakthrough came in the 62nd minute. Logan Costa finished off a scrambled move inside the box after Georgi Mikautadze caused chaos among the Levante defenders with a dribble. The Cape Verde international, fed by Iker Moleiro, fired the ball into the net to make it 1-0. Levante pushed for an equaliser but failed to find a way past the Villarreal defence.
What’s next for Villarreal CF?
Under Iñigo Pérez, the team continues its pre-season preparations with these kinds of matches. With 56 goals scored and 36 conceded in the 2025 campaign (+20 goal difference), Villarreal CF aims to maintain its consistency. The squad is currently without Ayoze Pérez, Willy Kambwala, Denis Suárez, Diego Conde and Gerard Moreno, but performances in these friendlies remain encouraging.
