Late Drama! Levante Mounts Two-Goal Comeback to Intensify Relegation Battle

Levante staged a heroic comeback to secure a crucial 3-2 victory against Osasuna in a thrilling La Liga matchday 35 encounter. The newly promoted side found themselves two goals down after a disastrous start, with Jeremy Toljan scoring an own goal in the 3rd minute, followed by Ante Budimir doubling Osasuna's lead in the 11th. However, two quick-fire goals from Victor Garcia in the 35th and 37th minutes brought Levante back into the game. Just before halftime, Osasuna's Sergio Herrera was sent off, giving the hosts a significant boost. Levante capitalized on their numerical advantage, with Carl Eta Eyong netting the winning goal in the 90th minute.

This dramatic win keeps Levante firmly in the relegation battle, bringing them within a single point of Sevilla, who currently sit just above the drop zone but are yet to play Espanyol this weekend. The fight for survival in the top flight is incredibly fierce, with only three points separating 12th-placed Valencia and 19th-placed Alaves before the remaining fixtures of the round. Meanwhile, the defeat prevented Osasuna from temporarily climbing into a European qualification spot, a race that also remains incredibly tight, with sixth-placed Celta holding a five-point lead over 11th-placed Rayo Vallecano.