Levante (Sporting Gijón - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Levante UD, commonly referred to as Levante, is a Spanish professional football club based in Valencia, Spain.
- 2. The club was founded on September 9, 1909, and currently competes in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football.
- 3. Levante's home ground is the Estadi Ciutat de València, which has a seating capacity of over 26,000 spectators.
- 4. The team's colors are blue and red, and their mascot is a frog named "Granota."
- 5. Levante has a fierce rivalry with Valencia CF, known as the "Derbi Valenciano," which is considered one of the most intense local derbies in Spanish football.
- 6. The club has won the Segunda División, Spain's second tier, on three occasions, most recently in the 2016-2017 season.
- 7. Levante has also had success in the Copa del Rey, reaching the final in the 1935-1936 season, but ultimately finishing as runners-up.
- 8. Some of the notable players to have played for Levante include Rubén Suárez, Juanfran, and Sergio Ballesteros.
- 9. The current head coach of Levante is Paco López, who took over the reins in March 2018 and has since led the team to several impressive finishes in La Liga.
- 10. Levante has a strong fanbase known for their passionate support, with the club's supporters' groups known as "Ultras Levante" and "Commando Moruno."