Deportivo de A Coruña were denied an important home victory after Levante produced a late response to secure a 1-1 draw in their La Liga encounter on Friday, 16 October 2026.
The ninth round fixture at Estadio Riazor attracted 28,437 spectators, with both clubs seeking to end their disappointing recent runs.
The opening period was closely contested, as neither side managed to establish a convincing attacking rhythm. Deportivo enjoyed more possession, while Levante remained organised defensively and looked for opportunities to counterattack.
The breakthrough arrived in the 63rd minute when Nsongo Bil capitalised on a chance created by Yeremay Hernández. The Cameroon forward finished confidently to register his first goal in Spain’s top division.
Deportivo appeared on course for three valuable points, but their advantage disappeared in the 82nd minute. Daniel Requena struck for Levante, with goalkeeper Leo Román unable to prevent the effort from crossing the line.
The hosts nearly restored their lead during the closing stages. Asp Jensen found himself with an excellent opportunity but struck the crossbar, leaving Deportivo frustrated.
Statistically, Deportivo registered 13 attempts compared with Levante’s 11, while the hosts also held a narrow advantage in shots on target, recording five against four.
The result kept Deportivo in eighth position, while Levante moved outside the relegation places. Both teams extended their winless league sequences to five matches.
For Deportivo, the outcome highlighted the importance of converting opportunities and maintaining defensive concentration. Levante, meanwhile, demonstrated resilience by recovering from a difficult position to collect a valuable away point.
