In a thrilling La Liga encounter that had everything—early chaos, a stunning comeback, and a last-gasp hero—Cameroon striker Karl Etta Eyong ended a six-month goal drought to fire Levante to a priceless 3-2 victory over 10-man Osasuna. The win breathes new life into Levante's survival hopes, pulling them level on points with Alaves and keeping the relegation battle wide open.
It was a nightmare start for the home side. Within the first 11 minutes, Levante found themselves 2-0 down. Jeremy Toljan's own goal just 160 seconds in set the tone, and Ante Budimir added a clinical finish at the back post for his 18th league goal of the season. Osasuna looked in control, but Levante refused to buckle.
The turning point came through an unlikely source. Full-back Víctor García, who hadn't scored all season, produced a quick-fire double in the 35th and 37th minutes to level the match. His first was a poacher's finish at the far post from a corner, but his second was pure magic—a spectacular 30-meter strike that sailed over the goalkeeper's head, sending the Valencia crowd into raptures.
Levante's momentum got another boost just before halftime when Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera was shown a red card for handling the ball outside his box. With the man advantage, Levante pushed for a winner, but it seemed destined for a draw until stoppage time.
Enter Etta Eyong. The Cameroon striker had scored six times in his first 10 league matches but hadn't found the net since October. After replacing Pablo Martínez with 15 minutes remaining, he threw himself at a loose ball in the box, connecting with a diving header that sent the stadium into a frenzy. It was a dramatic, season-defining moment for both the player and the club.
The result lifts Levante to third from bottom, level on 36 points with Alaves. With only five points separating eight teams from 12th to 19th, the relegation scrap is tighter than ever. For Levante, this win could be the spark they need to escape the drop. And for Etta Eyong, it's the perfect reminder of the quality that made him such a threat earlier in the season.