Levante UD hosts RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in a crucial La Liga encounter, with both teams seeking crucial points to climb out of the relegation zone. Levante has struggled for consistency, drawing three consecutive matches, while Espanyol has shown improvement under new coach Luis García Plaza, winning two of their last four games. This matchup promises an intense battle, with Levante's attacking midfielder, Piero Hincapié, and Espanyol's Brazilian striker, Fer nando Bordán, set to face off.