The club friendly match between Levante and Nottingham Forest will take place at Ciudad Deportiva de Buñol at 3:30 pm IST on Saturday.
After losing 1-0 to Valencia recently, Nottingham Forest continues their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Levante in Spain on Saturday. Steve Cooper and his team are gearing up for a challenging season in the Premier League, while Levante will be competing in Segunda Division football once more.
Levante faces Nottingham Forest after a 1-1 draw against Stoke City. Alejandro Cantero and Tyrese Campbell scored for their respective teams. After relegation from La Liga in 2021-22, Levante missed automatic promotion due to goal difference, entering the playoffs. They won 6-1 against Albacete but lost the final to Alaves in extra time. Seeking promotion in the upcoming Segunda Division campaign, Levante must maintain consistency in Spain’s competitive second tier. Saturday’s friendly will be followed by one more pre-season match against Olympiacos before the new season begins.
Nottingham Forest began their pre-season with a 1-0 win against Notts County but suffered a 1-0 loss to Valencia. Javi Guerra’s goal secured the victory against Valencia. Despite challenges in the Premier League after promotion via the Championship playoffs, Forest secured their top-flight status with key wins against Arsenal, Chelsea, and Brighton & Hove Albion. They hope to better their 16th-placed finish in the 2023-24 season. After facing Levante, Forest has friendlies lined up against Leeds United, PSV Eindhoven, Rennes, and Eintracht Frankfurt before their Premier League campaign starts against Arsenal on August 12.
Levante probable starting lineup: Femenias, Grande, Selles, Franquesa, De la Fuente, Rey, Lozano, Ibanez, Clemente, Cantero, Brugue
Nottingham Forest probable starting lineup: Shelvey, Worrall, McKenna, Boly, Williams, Yates, Mangala, Kouyate, Mighten, Hwang, Danilo
Levante
Opponents | Score |
Stoke | 1-1 (D) |
Alaves | 0-1 (L) |
Alaves | 0-0 (D) |
Albacete | 3-0 (W) |
Albacete | 3-1 (W) |
Nottingham Forest
Opponents | Score |
Valencia | 0-1 (L) |
Notts Co | 1-0 (W) |
Crystal Palace | 1-1 (D) |
Arsenal | 1-0 (W) |
Chelsea | 2-2 (D) |
The upcoming encounter between these two clubs is going to be their first ever match.
The club friendly match between Levante and Nottingham Forest will take place at Ciudad Deportiva de Buñol at 3:30 pm IST on Saturday.
Levante vs Nottingham Forest | Key Details |
Date | July 22 |
Venue | Ciudad Deportiva de Buñol |
Kickoff time in Spain | 12:00 pm |
Kickoff time in England | 11:00 am |
Kickoff time in India | 3:30 pm |
Football fans in England can catch the live action via Forest TV.
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