Levante UD vs Atlético de Madrid: LaLiga Matchweek 11 preview, team news and prediction

Levante UD will host Atlético de Madrid at the Estadi Ciutat de València on October 31 as the two sides meet in Matchweek 11 of the LaLiga 2026-27 season. Atlético arrive unbeaten in their last five matches while Levante seek a response after recent defeat.

Levante sit 15th after securing two wins from their opening 10 league fixtures under Luís Castro and were beaten 2-1 by Real Sociedad in their last match, a game in which they attempted a late comeback. Atlético, managed by Diego Simeone, have won eight of their first 10 LaLiga games and are second in the table; they come into this fixture off a 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna and will be looking to push for top spot.

Thiago Fernández was among Levante’s best performers in the 1-2 loss to Real Sociedad, operating on the left flank, providing a crucial assist, registering the joint-most touches (6) in the opposition box and completing the most dribbles (3). Julián Álvarez has scored in two consecutive games for Atlético, including the match-winner in the 1-0 win against Deportivo, and is expected to lead the line as the sole striker.

Levante will be without Enzo Bardeli and Roger Brugue due to injury, and Adrian De La Fuente is a doubt because of physical discomfort. Atlético will be missing Johnny Cardoso with a muscle injury, while Koke has returned to training.

Levante starting XI: Ryan (GK); Perez, Mandi, Ndukwe, Sanchez; Cortes, Olasagasti, Requena, Fernandez; Romero, Ratkov

Atlético starting XI: Oblak (GK); Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Grimaldo; Barrios, Hjulmand; Lee, Baena, Lookman; Alvarez

Despite Levante’s home advantage, Atlético’s current run of form makes them favourites to take the three points; the match prediction is Levante 1-2 Atlético Madrid.

The game will be played at the Ciutat de València on October 31 and will be broadcast in Spain on Movistar, DAZN and Teledeporte, and in the USA on ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes; viewers can also access coverage via FanCode, and follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube or through the Khel Now mobile apps and community channels on WhatsApp and Telegram.

A win for Atlético would strengthen their push for the top spot in LaLiga; the result will be decided during Matchweek 11 at the Estadi Ciutat de València on October 31.