Villarreal CF is set to face Levante UD in a preseason friendly on August 5 at 10:00 AM at the Ciudad Deportiva José Manuel Llaneza. The match, which will be broadcast live on À Punt, marks one of the final preparation games for both teams before the start of LaLiga, where Villarreal CF begins the season in 20th place with 0 points.
What to expect from the friendly?
The game will allow Villarreal to assess their progress under new manager Íñigo Pérez. The Yellow Submarine, who have yet to score or concede a goal this season (0 goals for, 0 against), will look to refine their attacking play against Levante, managed by Luis Castro. The commentary will be provided by Raül Pina, with insights from Javier Pérez and Ismael Algarra.
Why is this important for Villarreal CF?
This friendly is crucial for Villarreal CF as it will be their penultimate match before the LaLiga season kicks off. The team needs to improve their performance after a difficult start, reflected in their current league standing (20th place). Facing a fellow Primera División side like Levante will give them a good gauge of their readiness.
What’s next for Villarreal CF?
After this match, Villarreal CF will focus on final preparations before the official league start. The team aims to earn points from the first day to climb out of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, fans can follow the team’s progress through À Punt’s broadcasts, which will also cover other local friendlies like Valencia CF vs Castellón on July 25.
The recent friendly between Valencia CF and CD Eldense, aired on À Punt, drew 144,000 viewers, highlighting the strong local interest in Valencian football. Villarreal CF hopes to generate similar excitement with their clash against Levante.
