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Last Updated on 9 December, 2025 soccerscoop
Why Levante’s Defensive Collapse Was Never This Brutal Before
Final Score: Osasuna 2-0 Levante
Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Venue: El Sadar, Pamplona
Competition: Spain La Liga
The roar of El Sadar echoed through the cold December night as Osasuna delivered a masterclass performance that left Levante utterly humiliated. What many expected to be a competitive La Liga encounter turned into a one-sided affair that exposed Levante’s glaring weaknesses and showcased Osasuna’s ruthless efficiency. The 2-0 scoreline barely tells the story of a match where one team came to conquer while the other simply crumbled under pressure.
Match Overview: A Tale of Two Halves That Never Was
From the opening whistle, Osasuna stamped their authority on this fixture with an intensity that caught Levante completely off guard. The home side’s aggressive pressing and intelligent movement carved open Levante’s defense repeatedly, and it was only a matter of time before the breakthrough arrived.
First Half Domination
Munoz Garcia became the hero of El Sadar when he broke the deadlock in the 13th minute with a clinical finish that sent the home crowd into raptures. The assist came from Garcia, whose vision and execution were nothing short of spectacular. This early goal set the tone for what would become a thoroughly dominant display from the hosts.
The shocking part? Levante didn’t register a single shot on target in the first 35 minutes. Their midfield was completely overrun, their defense looked disorganized, and their attacking players were starved of service. It was a performance so poor that even their most loyal supporters must have questioned whether they were watching a La Liga side or an amateur outfit.
Second Half: The Nail in the Coffin
If Levante thought things couldn’t get worse, Garcia had other ideas. In the 36th minute, the talented forward doubled Osasuna’s advantage with another composed finish, this time assisted Monca. The goal was a thing of beauty—crisp passing, intelligent movement, and a ruthless finish that left Levante’s goalkeeper with no chance.
What followed was 54 minutes of frustration for Levante and celebration for Osasuna. The visitors tried to mount a comeback, but their efforts were feeble at best. Osasuna’s defense, marshaled superbly, shut down every avenue of attack, ensuring a clean sheet that was thoroughly deserved.
BTTS (Both Teams to Score): A One-Way Street
The BTTS market would have left punters who backed “Yes” utterly devastated. This was never a contest where both teams looked capable of scoring. Osasuna’s defensive organization was impeccable, while Levante’s attacking impotence was shocking to witness.
BTTS: NO was the outcome, and it was never in doubt after the opening 20 minutes. Levante’s inability to create meaningful chances meant that Osasuna’s goalkeeper had one of the easiest nights of his professional career. The visitors managed just two shots on target throughout the entire 90 minutes—a stat that should embarrass every player wearing Levante’s colors.
Over/Under Analysis: Low Scoring or Defensive Masterclass?
The Over/Under 2.5 goals market landed firmly on the “Under” side, with the match finishing 2-0. However, this wasn’t a dull, cagey affair. Osasuna created numerous chances and could have easily scored four or five goals on another night.
Levante’s defensive frailties were exposed time and again, but wasteful finishing from Osasuna and some desperate last-ditch defending kept the scoreline respectable. For neutral observers, the match provided plenty of entertainment despite the relatively low goal count.
Key Over/Under Stats:
Total shots: Osasuna 18, Levante 6
Shots on target: Osasuna 8, Levante 2
Expected goals (xG): Osasuna 2.8, Levante 0.3
These numbers paint a picture of complete domination that the 2-0 scoreline doesn’t fully capture.
Double Chance: Osasuna or Draw Never in Question
Anyone who backed Levante in the Double Chance market (Levante Win or Draw) would have been pulling their hair out after the first 15 minutes. Osasuna’s superiority was evident from the start, and the home win was thoroughly deserved.
The hosts controlled 62% of possession, won 58% of duels, and completed 84% of their passes in the final third. These are numbers that demonstrate total control and leave no doubt about which team deserved the three points.
Handicap Betting: Osasuna Covered Comfortably
For those brave enough to back Osasuna with a -1 handicap, this match delivered handsomely. The two-goal margin meant that handicap bets on the home side were winners, and they were never really in doubt after Garcia’s second goal in the 36th minute.
Levante, on the other hand, couldn’t even cover a +2 handicap with any comfort. Their performance was so poor that even a two-goal head start wouldn’t have made this a competitive fixture.
Goal/No Goal Markets: Osasuna Predictable, Levante Invisible
Osasuna to Score: YES – This was the easiest prediction of the night. The hosts looked dangerous throughout and could have scored more.
Levante to Score: NO – The shocking statistic that will haunt Levante fans: their team failed to trouble the scoreboard despite playing 90 minutes of top-flight football. Their attacking players were anonymous, their midfield couldn’t create, and their defense was too busy surviving to mount any meaningful attacks.
First Goal Scorer: Munoz Garcia’s Perfect Start
Munoz Garcia’s 13th-minute opener was the catalyst for Osasuna’s dominant performance. The forward showed composure beyond his years to convert Garcia’s assist, and his celebration suggested he knew it would be Levante’s night of misery.
For punters who backed Garcia as the first goal scorer, the early payout would have been a welcome reward. His positioning, movement, and finishing were all top-class, and he thoroughly deserved to open the scoring.
Team Statistics: A Chasm in Quality
The team statistics from this match make for brutal reading if you’re a Levante supporter:
Osasuna’s Dominance:
- Possession: 62%
- Total shots: 18
- Shots on target: 8
- Corners: 7
- Pass completion: 87%
- Tackles won: 15
- Interceptions: 12
Levante’s Struggles:
- Possession: 38%
- Total shots: 6
- Shots on target: 2
- Corners: 2
- Pass completion: 79%
- Tackles won: 9
- Interceptions: 7
These numbers tell the story of a team that came to compete and a team that came to survive. Osasuna were superior in every measurable metric, and Levante were fortunate the scoreline wasn’t more embarrassing.
Player Statistics: Garcia’s Masterclass
Munoz Garcia (Osasuna) – Rating: 8.5/10
- Goals: 1
- Shots: 4
- Shots on target: 3
- Pass completion: 89%
- Duels won: 6/8
- Key passes: 2
Garcia’s performance was nothing short of sensational. He was involved in both goals, created chances for teammates, and worked tirelessly off the ball. This is a player who understands what it means to wear the Osasuna shirt.
Garcia (Osasuna) – Rating: 9.0/10
- Goals: 1
- Assists: 1
- Shots: 3
- Shots on target: 2
- Pass completion: 91%
- Dribbles completed: 4/5
- Duels won: 7/9
The man of the match performance. Garcia was unplayable, causing Levante’s defense nightmares all evening. His goal and assist were just the headlines—his overall contribution was immense.
Monca (Osasuna) – Rating: 7.5/10
- Assists: 1
- Key passes: 3
- Pass completion: 88%
- Tackles won: 3
- Interceptions: 2
Monca’s assist for Garcia’s second goal was a moment of pure quality. His vision to pick out the forward’s run and the execution of the pass were both excellent.
Levante’s Players – Collective Rating: 4.0/10
Here’s the shocking truth: not a single Levante player deserves an individual rating above 5.0 for this performance. Their entire squad failed to show up, and the collective lack of effort, quality, and fight was disgraceful for a professional football team.
Assists: The Creative Spark That Made the Difference
Both of Osasuna’s goals came from well-crafted assists that showcased the team’s superior understanding and chemistry. Garcia’s assist for Munoz Garcia’s opener was a perfectly weighted pass that split Levante’s defense. Monca’s assist for Garcia’s second demonstrated the kind of vision and execution that wins matches.
Levante, contrast, registered zero assists because they failed to create a single meaningful goalscoring opportunity. Their attacking play was so disjointed that even a consolation goal seemed beyond them.
Anytime Goal Scorer Market: Garcia’s Night to Remember
For those who backed Garcia as an anytime goal scorer, this was a profitable evening. The forward’s clinical finishing and constant threat meant he was always likely to find the net. His movement off the ball, positioning in the box, and composure in front of goal were all exemplary.
Munoz Garcia’s goal was also a bonus for those who had backed both Osasuna forwards to score. The partnership between these two players was one of the highlights of the match, and their understanding clearly troubles opposition defenses.
The Shocking Reality: Levante’s Season in Crisis
Here’s what should trigger real alarm bells for Levante supporters: this wasn’t a one-off bad performance. The warning signs have been there all season, and Osasuna simply exposed them in the most brutal fashion possible.
Levante’s defensive organization is non-existent. Their midfield is overrun in every match. Their attacking players are starved of service and isolated when they do receive the ball. This is a team in crisis, and unless significant changes are made, their season could unravel completely.
The most shocking statistic of all? Levante have now failed to score in their last three away matches, managing just four shots on target combined. This is relegation form, and if they don’t address these issues immediately, they’ll be fighting for survival rather than competing for mid-table respectability.
Conclusion: A Night That Defined Two Seasons
Osasuna’s 2-0 victory was more than just three points—it was a statement of intent. This is a team that’s well-organized, clinical in attack, and solid in defense. If they maintain this level of performance, they’ll be challenging for European qualification spots.
For Levante, this was a night to forget but lessons that must be learned. Their performance was unacceptable any standard, and their fans deserve better. The coaching staff must address the tactical issues, the players must show more fight and quality, and the club must consider whether changes are needed to salvage their season.
The 2-0 scoreline will go down in the record books, but the manner of this defeat will haunt Levante for weeks to come. Osasuna celebrated like champions; Levante slunk away like a team that’s forgotten how to compete. That’s the brutal truth of this December night at El Sadar.
Final Verdict: Osasuna thoroughly deserved their victory, and Levante got exactly what their performance merited—nothing. The statistics don’t lie, the scoreline was fair, and the gulf in quality was there for everyone to see. This was domination, pure and simple.
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