Villarreal edged past Levante with a 1–0 victory at the Ciutat de València on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, in a La Liga Matchday 16 fixture that kicked off at 19:00 UTC. The only goal of the contest arrived after a goalless first half, with referee Juan Martinez Munuera of Spain officiating the affair. The result gave Villarreal a valuable three points on the road against their regional rivals from Valencia.

For Villarreal, the win at Matchday 16 was crucial in maintaining their pus...