Athletic Club secure 4-2 victory over Levante at San Mamés

Athletic Club power past Levante

Athletic Club emerged victorious with a 4-2 win over Levante in a LaLiga clash at San Mamés on Sunday, 8 February 2026. The hosts outscored their opponents by two goals, with the six-goal thriller decided by Athletic’s clinical finishing and offensive strength. This win pushes Athletic Club up to 10th in the league standings, securing a spot in the Europa League places with 8 points from 6 matches. Meanwhile, Levante remain in 17th position, struggling with 5 points from 6 games.

Goals and timeline

The match burst into life early as Athletic Club took the lead, setting the tone for an end-to-end contest. Levante fought back to equalise, but the hosts responded decisively, scoring three more times to cement their advantage. Levante managed one more reply, but it was not enough to prevent the home side from sealing the win by a two-goal margin. The six goals in total made for an entertaining spectacle for the crowd of 46,487 at San Mamés.

Discipline and key statistics

Both sides displayed attacking intent, which was reflected in the high number of goals. Defensive frailties were evident, particularly for Levante, who conceded four goals and have now let in 12 in 6 games, contributing to their negative goal difference of -4. Athletic Club's defensive solidity has improved compared to earlier fixtures, conceding just 6 goals so far with a positive goal difference of 1. No significant disciplinary issues altered the flow of the match.

Impact on the table

This win lifts Athletic Club to 10th place in LaLiga, sitting firmly in the Europa League qualification zone with 8 points after 6 matches. Their record now stands at 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. Levante, meanwhile, remain 17th with 5 points from 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats. The result creates a 3-point gap between the two teams, with Athletic climbing steadily while Levante continue to struggle.

Looking ahead

Athletic Club will look to build on their strong home form and maintain momentum in upcoming fixtures, aiming to climb higher in the table. Levante face a challenging period as they seek to turn their fortunes around and escape the relegation zone. Both teams will need to fine-tune their defensive performances to improve results in the next rounds of LaLiga action.

Before kick-off

Impact on the table