Espanyol beat Levante UD 3-0 in La Liga, with their shared 4-2-3-1 formations producing sharply contrasting outcomes as the hosts controlled the central areas and turned sustained pressure into a decisive advantage. Roberto Fernandez scored twice and Tyrhys Dolan added the other goal, giving Espanyol the cutting edge to match a disciplined performance in and out of possession. The hosts recorded 1.55 xG and placed six shots on target, repeatedly testing a Levante defence that struggled to contain attacks between the lines and across the width of the pitch. Levante generated only 0.28 xG, while Espanyol’s structure limited their ability to progress into dangerous shooting positions. Carlos Muniz Munoz oversaw a match in which the home side’s balance was particularly effective: the double pivot offered protection, the attacking midfield line supported Fernandez, and Dolan supplied an additional scoring threat. Levante’s goalkeeper posted a 50% save rate, but that was insufficient against the quality and frequency of Espanyol’s accurate efforts. The result gives Espanyol an authoritative start to their league campaign.