Levante UD
While Levante returned to the top flight after a three-year absence, the source offers no context about their historical or current relationship with Villarreal CF.
- type
- Local Derby
- region
- Castellón / Valencian Community
- nickname
- Derbi del Maestrazgo
- primary_venue_history
- Estadio El Madrigal (Villarreal) and Estadi Ciutat de València/Estadi de Mestalla (Levante)
- key_period
- 1980s to present
- status
- Active
Lore & Background
The source does not provide any lore regarding the history of matches between these two clubs. It only notes Levante's promotion details: they became the first side promoted on 25 May 2025 following a 3–2 win against Burgos, returning after a three-year absence from La Liga.
In Their Own Story
There is no narrative in the source describing clashes between Villarreal and Levante. The only specific match involving Levante mentioned is their promotion-clinching victory over Burgos on 25 May 2025. The text also mentions that Leganés was relegated after Espanyol beat Las Palmas, but no competitive story exists here regarding a Villarreal-Levante fixture.
Reader's Guide
The source does not offer a guide to this rivalry. It confirms Levante's return to the top division for the 2025–26 season, having defeated Burgos 3–2 on 25 May 2025. No details are given about stadiums used by these specific teams in relation to each other, nor any historical head-to-head data.
Did You Know?
- Levante became the first team promoted to La Liga for the 2025–26 season on 25 May 2025.
- Levante returned to the top flight after a three-year absence following a 3–2 victory against Burgos.
- The match schedule for the 2025–26 La Liga season was published on 1 July 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nickname for the Villarreal CF vs Levante UD fixture?
Fans and local media call this matchup the "Derbi del Maestrazgo," a label that anchors both clubs to the wider Castellón and Valencian Community region.
Where are the Villarreal–Levante derby matches played?
The fixture alternates between Estadio El Madrigal in Villarreal and Levante's home ground, the Estadi Ciutat de València (also known as Estadi de Mestalla).
How long has the Villarreal-Levante rivalry been around?
The rivalry has been a recurring feature of Spanish football since the 1980s, appearing whenever both clubs have shared a division, and it remains an active fixture to this day.
Why is Levante UD considered a local rival of Villarreal CF?
Both clubs come from the broader Valencian Community — Villarreal from the province of Castellón and Levante from the city of Valencia — which makes their meetings a regional derby rather than a cross-country clash.
Is the Derbi del Maestrazgo still an active rivalry?
Yes; as long as both sides compete in the same league, the fixture continues to be scheduled and is treated as a key local derby by supporters on both shores of the Valencian Community.
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