Atlético Madrid continued their impressive run in LaLiga with a 2-0 victory over Levante on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. Goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Giuliano Simeone secured three important points for Diego Simeone’s side and extended their winning streak to seven consecutive league matches.
The result also moved Atletico Madrid temporarily to the top of the LaLiga standings, increasing the pressure on Barcelona ahead of their match against Alaves.
Despite playing at home, Levante struggled to convert their attacking opportunities into goals. They registered 20 shots compared to Atletico’s 11 but were unable to find the net against a disciplined visiting defence.
Levante vs Atlético Madrid: Match Result and Key Details
Atlético Madrid secured a comfortable 2-0 away victory after scoring once in each half.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Levante vs Atlético Madrid |
| Competition | Spanish LaLiga |
| Date | October 31, 2026 |
| Final Score | Levante 0-2 Atlético Madrid |
| Half-Time Score | 0-1 |
| First Goal | Alejandro Grimaldo (36′) |
| Second Goal | Giuliano Simeone (62′) |
| Venue | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| Attendance | 20,513 |
Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Giuliano Simeone doubled the advantage in the 62nd minute following an assist from Álex Baena.
Alejandro Grimaldo Gives Atlético Madrid the Lead
Levante started the match with positive attacking intent and created an early opportunity through Dani Requena, whose effort forced goalkeeper Jan Oblak into an important save in the 11th minute.
Atlético Madrid also thought they had taken the lead in the 16th minute. Morten Hjulmand found the net after receiving a clever pass from Álex Baena, but a VAR review ruled out the goal because of an offside position.
The visitors continued searching for an opening, and their persistence eventually paid off in the 36th minute.
Jon Ander Olasagasti made a costly mistake while attempting to clear Baena’s pass. Alejandro Grimaldo took advantage of the defensive error, moved into the opportunity and fired the ball past Mathew Ryan at his near post.
The goal gave Atlético Madrid a 1-0 advantage heading into half-time.
Giuliano Simeone Doubles the Lead
Atlético Madrid continued to threaten after the break and appeared to have scored another goal in the 54th minute.
David Hancko converted after Julian Alvarez’s free-kick was parried by Ryan, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
However, Atlético eventually found their second goal eight minutes later.
In the 62nd minute, Giuliano Simeone completed an excellent team move that started deep inside Levante’s half. After holding off Nacho Perez’s challenge, the Argentine forward calmly finished past Mathew Ryan to make it 2-0.
Álex Baena provided the assist, completing another important contribution in an impressive performance.
Levante attempted to respond and pushed forward in search of a goal, but Atlético’s defensive organisation prevented the hosts from making a comeback. Roger Brugue had a late opportunity with a header, although his effort lacked the power to seriously trouble Oblak.
Levante vs Atlético Madrid Match Stats
One of the most interesting aspects of the match was the difference between the number of attempts and the final score.
Levante produced more shots and spent considerable time attacking, but Atlético Madrid were more effective in front of goal.
| Statistics | Levante | Atlético Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Total Shots | 20 | 11 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots Off Target | 8 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 449 | 563 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86.2% | 88.1% |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Fouls | 7 | 7 |
| Aerial Duels Won | 13 | 11 |
| Total Clearances | 16 | 37 |
| Total Crosses | 30 | 8 |
| Offsides | 1 | 5 |
Levante also recorded 30 touches inside the opposition penalty area, twice Atlético Madrid’s 15. However, the visitors defended their penalty area effectively and made 37 clearances.
The statistics underline Atlético’s efficiency. Despite having fewer attempts, they managed five shots on target and scored twice.
Atlético Madrid Extend LaLiga Winning Streak to Seven Games
The victory against Levante represents another major achievement for Diego Simeone’s team.
Atlético Madrid have now won seven consecutive LaLiga matches, continuing a strong run of form that has put them firmly into the title conversation.
Their latest victory also moved them temporarily into first place in the standings, although Barcelona still had their match against Alaves to play.
Atlético’s previous best winning streak was eight consecutive league victories in January 2025. They now have an opportunity to match that achievement in their upcoming fixture against Barcelona.
The potential meeting with Barcelona before the international break could prove extremely important in determining the direction of the title race.
Diego Simeone Equals Luis Aragones’ LaLiga Record
The result was also historic for Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone.
Simeone recorded his 344th LaLiga victory in his 565th match as a manager in the competition. This puts him level with Luis Aragones, who also collected 344 league victories during his managerial career.
However, Simeone reached the milestone in significantly fewer matches.
His record now stands at 344 wins, 123 draws and 98 defeats in 565 LaLiga matches.
This achievement further highlights his remarkable impact on Spanish football and Atlético Madrid’s development under his leadership.
Alejandro Grimaldo Continues Impressive Season
Alejandro Grimaldo was one of the standout performers in the Levante vs Atlético Madrid match.
His opening goal proved crucial in giving the visitors control of the contest. He has now registered six goal contributions in LaLiga this season, consisting of four goals and two assists.
According to the match report, this is the highest goal-contribution total among defenders in the competition this season.
His attacking contribution has become an important part of Atlético Madrid’s offensive threat, while his performance against Levante demonstrated the value of taking advantage of defensive mistakes.
What Does the Result Mean for Levante?
For Levante, the 2-0 defeat was disappointing, particularly considering their attacking statistics.
The home side registered 20 shots, won five corners and created several opportunities throughout the match. However, their inability to convert those chances proved costly.
Defensive mistakes also played a major role in the result. Olasagasti’s error contributed directly to Grimaldo’s opening goal, while Atlético’s second strike exposed Levante’s difficulty in dealing with quick attacking combinations.
Levante will need to improve their finishing and defensive organisation if they want to collect better results in their upcoming LaLiga fixtures.
Conclusion
Atlético Madrid delivered another important performance by defeating Levante 2-0 away from home. Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring in the first half, while Giuliano Simeone secured the result with a second goal after the break.
The victory extended Atlético’s LaLiga winning streak to seven matches and moved Diego Simeone’s team temporarily to the top of the table.
Although Levante registered more shots, Atlético’s clinical finishing, defensive discipline and ability to take advantage of important moments made the difference.
With a potential title-defining match against Barcelona approaching, Atlético Madrid have sent a strong message to their LaLiga rivals.
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