# Requena's late equalizer earns Levante a 1-1 draw at Deportivo

Nsongo Bil put the hosts ahead in the 63rd minute at Riazor, but Dani Requena levelled in the 82nd in a LaLiga matchday 9 game.

By The Signal Edition | Sports / Soccer
Published: 2026-10-16T22:15:00Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T22:15:00Z
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## Summary
- Deportivo and Levante drew 1-1 at Riazor in LaLiga matchday 9 on Friday, Oct. 16.
- Nsongo Bil scored in the 63rd minute and Dani Requena equalized in the 82nd.
- Deportivo are eighth with 11 points; Levante are 17th with 7, one above 18th-placed Elche.

## The match

Deportivo and Levante drew 1-1 at the Abanca-Riazor stadium in A Coruña on Friday in the ninth round of LaLiga, a result that left neither side with the win it wanted, according to EFE. [3](https://www.infobae.com/espana/agencias/2026/10/16/1-1-empate-en-riazor-que-no-satisface-a-ninguno/)

Kickoff was scheduled for 21:00 local time, Riazor.org listed. Referee Manuel Jesus Orellana Cid took charge, and a crowd of 28,437 attended, according to Minuto Noventa. [4](https://www.riazor.org/deportivo-levante-en-directo/) [1](https://minutonoventa.com/el-depor-acaricia-la-victoria-requena-lo-castiga-y-el-larguero-niega-la-ultima-alegria-1-1/)

Nsongo Bil gave Deportivo the lead in the 63rd minute with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box, Minuto Noventa reported. EFE's text puts the goal at 62 minutes while its official lineup lists 63. [1](https://minutonoventa.com/el-depor-acaricia-la-victoria-requena-lo-castiga-y-el-larguero-niega-la-ultima-alegria-1-1/) [3](https://www.infobae.com/espana/agencias/2026/10/16/1-1-empate-en-riazor-que-no-satisface-a-ninguno/)

## The equalizer

Dani Requena levelled in the 82nd minute with a low left-footed shot from the left side of the area. Petar Ratkov, who came on for Levante in the 69th minute, provided the assist, and Minuto Noventa described it as Requena's first top-flight goal. [1](https://minutonoventa.com/el-depor-acaricia-la-victoria-requena-lo-castiga-y-el-larguero-niega-la-ultima-alegria-1-1/)

EFE said the goal followed a glaring error by Deportivo goalkeeper Leo Roman. Levante goalkeeper Mathew Ryan made several key saves earlier, El Gol Digital reported. [3](https://www.infobae.com/espana/agencias/2026/10/16/1-1-empate-en-riazor-que-no-satisface-a-ninguno/) [2](https://www.elgoldigital.com/futbol/rc-deportivo-coruna/deportivo-levante-requena-bil-nsongo-riazor-jornada-9)

Deportivo had a late chance to win it when Asp Jensen hit the crossbar in the 88th minute from a Villares pass, Minuto Noventa said. [1](https://minutonoventa.com/el-depor-acaricia-la-victoria-requena-lo-castiga-y-el-larguero-niega-la-ultima-alegria-1-1/)

## Standings and form

Deportivo, coached by Antonio Hidalgo, are eighth with 11 points, level with Alavés, after five draws, El Gol Digital reported. The draw extends their winless run to five matches, and Minuto Noventa noted they have yet to keep a clean sheet in LaLiga this season. [2](https://www.elgoldigital.com/futbol/rc-deportivo-coruna/deportivo-levante-requena-bil-nsongo-riazor-jornada-9) [1](https://minutonoventa.com/el-depor-acaricia-la-victoria-requena-lo-castiga-y-el-larguero-niega-la-ultima-alegria-1-1/)

Levante, under Luis Castro, are 17th with 7 points, one more than Elche in 18th, the first relegation place, according to El Gol Digital. Before kickoff Deportivo had 10 points, Riazor.org said, so the point moved them up by one. [2](https://www.elgoldigital.com/futbol/rc-deportivo-coruna/deportivo-levante-requena-bil-nsongo-riazor-jornada-9) [4](https://www.riazor.org/deportivo-levante-en-directo/)

Match-day details vary slightly between outlets. Yellow-card minutes and the possession and shot totals differ between reports, so this report does not give them. [2](https://www.elgoldigital.com/futbol/rc-deportivo-coruna/deportivo-levante-requena-bil-nsongo-riazor-jornada-9) [3](https://www.infobae.com/espana/agencias/2026/10/16/1-1-empate-en-riazor-que-no-satisface-a-ninguno/)

## What is next

Levante host Athletic Club at the Ciutat de Valencia on Wednesday, Oct. 21, El Gol Digital reported. A Deportivo fixture date was not given in the sources reviewed. [2](https://www.elgoldigital.com/futbol/rc-deportivo-coruna/deportivo-levante-requena-bil-nsongo-riazor-jornada-9)

## Reporting sources
1. [Minuto Noventa: Deportivo 1-1 Levante: Requena frustra el gol de Nsongo](https://minutonoventa.com/el-depor-acaricia-la-victoria-requena-lo-castiga-y-el-larguero-niega-la-ultima-alegria-1-1/) (2026-10-16)
2. [El Gol Digital: Requena frena al Deportivo y lo deja con cinco jornadas sin ganar](https://www.elgoldigital.com/futbol/rc-deportivo-coruna/deportivo-levante-requena-bil-nsongo-riazor-jornada-9) (2026-10-16)
3. [EFE via Infobae: 1-1. Empate en Riazor que no satisface a ninguno](https://www.infobae.com/espana/agencias/2026/10/16/1-1-empate-en-riazor-que-no-satisface-a-ninguno/) (2026-10-16)
4. [Riazor.org: Deportivo - Levante en directo](https://www.riazor.org/deportivo-levante-en-directo/) (2026-10-16)