Levante UD v Atlético de Madrid: Pre-match update for LaLiga 2026-27 matchweek 11

Levante UD will face Atlético de Madrid at the Estadi Ciutat de València on 2026-10-31 in their eleventh matchweek fixture of the LaLiga 2026-27 season, with pre-match updates and confirmed team news circulating ahead of kick-off.

Levante enter the fixture under manager Luís Castro after collecting two wins from their first 10 league games and sit 15th on the table; they were beaten 1-2 by Real Sociedad in their previous outing despite attempting a comeback. Atlético arrive in contrasting form, unbeaten in their last five matches and fresh from a 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna, having recorded eight wins in their opening 10 league games to occupy second place.

Levante will seek the boost of home advantage at the Estadi Ciutat de València as they try to arrest a run of mixed results and return to winning ways. The Luís Castro-led side’s recent loss to Real Sociedad underlined areas they will want to improve, and the club’s supporters will expect an improved attacking output from the Granotes.

Thiago Fernández was singled out as one of Levante’s top performers against Real Sociedad, operating on the left flank and providing a crucial assist. The 22-year-old registered the joint-most touches (6) in the opposition box and completed the most dribbles (3) during that match, statistics Levante will hope he can build on in this fixture.

Atlético’s continued momentum is reflected in their five-match unbeaten run and an eight-win return from 10 games overall, a sequence that leaves Diego Simeone’s side positioned to challenge for the top spot. The team’s most recent 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna was secured by Julián Álvarez, who has now found the net in two consecutive matches.

Julián Álvarez will be deployed as Atlético’s sole striker for the game and enters the fixture on the back of the match-winning goal that decided the 1-0 win against Deportivo. His recent goalscoring form gives Atlético a clear attacking reference for their trip to Valencia.

The result in this eleventh matchweek meeting carries immediate standings implications: Atlético will aim to convert their run into a push for first place, while Levante will look to climb from 15th with a positive home result. For continuing live coverage and team updates, follow Khel Now on its social channels and mobile apps.