Romero's gesture costs Sevilla as Levante grab point in Valencia

Under the floodlights of the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, LaLiga’s eighth round on Monday 12 October turned into a roller‑coaster as Sevilla and Levante traded blows, eventually finishing level at three apiece in a match that saw drama spill into extra time.

Levante surged ahead early, netting two goals to lead 2‑0. Sevilla rallied, finding the net twice to force a 2‑2 deadlock in the 92nd minute, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

Romero's late winner and costly celebration

Isaac Romero broke the deadlock in the 95th minute, lashing a thunderous strike from outside the box to restore Sevilla’s lead to 3‑2. In the ensuing celebration he cupped his hand over his mouth, a silent shush directed at the Levante crowd. Referee Adrián Cordero Vega interpreted the gesture as incitement, brandishing a second yellow that forced Romero off the pitch.

Ten minutes later, Levante responded. Dela unleashed a long‑range effort that was parried by Sevilla’s keeper after Odysseas failed to clear, and on the second rebound central defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe headed the ball home, sealing a 3‑3 draw at the 100th minute and denying the Andalusians a late victory.

Red card and drama leave Levante and Sevilla level at Estádio Ciudad

League table impact and next fixtures

The stalemate left Sevilla perched in fifth place in LaLiga de España with 14 points, ten behind leaders Barcelona. Levante’s point lifted them to 17th, six points clear of the automatic relegation zone, providing a brief respite in their survival battle.

Levante travel to Deportivo La Coruña on Friday 16 October, while Sevilla face Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday 18 October, each looking to build on the weekend’s outcomes.

Olé summed up the night as a “final de locos”, highlighting how a single celebration can swing fortunes in LaLiga and reminding fans that emotions run as high as the goals.