Levante UD Women cruised to an emphatic 4-1 friendly victory over Villarreal Women on 4 September 2026, producing a dominant attacking display in a match that offered plenty of encouragement ahead of the new competitive season.

With both clubs using the international break to sharpen their squads, this International Club Friendly served as an important test of fitness, depth, and tactical cohesion. Levante looked the sharper side from the first whistle and showed exactly why they are regarded among the most entertaining teams in Spanish women’s football.

Levante start quickly

The home side wasted little time in establishing control. Levante’s high pressing forced an early error deep in Villarreal territory, and the opening goal arrived inside the opening quarter of an hour. Villarreal struggled to get a foothold, with Levante enjoying sustained spells of possession and regularly finding space between the lines.

A second goal followed before half-time as Levante’s movement and combination play overwhelmed the away defence. Villarreal showed greater organisation after the break and managed to pull one back, briefly giving themselves hope of staging a comeback.

Villarreal fight back but Levante finish strong

Villarreal Women’s response showed character and quality, with a well-worked goal giving the visitors confidence. However, any hopes of a sustained revival were ended quickly as Levante restored their two-goal cushion with a clinical finish. The hosts then added a fourth in the closing stages, capping a thoroughly impressive all-round display.

Key takeaways

• Levante’s attacking depth was on full display, with goals arriving from open play and set routines.
• Villarreal Women showed glimpses of potential and will take positives from their second-half response.
• Friendlies like this provide crucial minutes for returning players and new signings ahead of the league campaign.

For Levante, the result continues a positive run of preseason form and suggests their squad is approaching peak sharpness. Villarreal Women, meanwhile, will treat the scoreline as a learning exercise as they continue to integrate new ideas and build chemistry under competitive conditions.