January 18th features a match where Atlético Madrid will travel to Valencia to battle Levante in a Copa Del Rey match. The game day is forecasted to be a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In their last match, Levante recorded a 3-2 win against Getafe. Munir scored the first goal for Getafe in the 34th minute, then in the 52nd minute, Jonathan Montiel sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Postigo Finally they completed the comback victory in the 91st minute on a goal by Wesley to cap off a wild match. Levante looks to continue their winning ways, having won 7 of their last 10, while in their last match, Atlético Madrid recorded a 1-1 draw against Almería. Ángel Correa struck first for Atlético Madrid in the 18th minute, then in the 37th minute, Lucas Gaston Robertone sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by El Toure earning Almería at least a draw. Atlético Madrid is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season Levante won the head to head battle with 1 win and 1 draw.
Both Yannick Carrasco and P. Rivas have been the hottest scorers for Atlético Madrid in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals. Levante’s top weapon lately has been Soldado, who has 3 goals in the last five matches.