Espanyol starts the season in La Liga with new referee Carlos Muñiz, who will officiate the match against Levante. The Aragonese official has experience in the regular league and promotion of ascension. Muñiz has refereed 22 matches of the regular league in Segunda División last season, in addition to a promotion match and two Copa del Rey rounds.
What happened?
The debut referee Carlos Muñiz will be in charge of directing the match between Espanyol and Levante at the RCDE Stadium. This will be the team's first match in the top tier with a new referee.
Why it matters for Espanyol?
Last season, Muñiz refereed 22 matches of the regular league in Segunda División, giving him experience in the competition. In addition, he has directed a promotion match and two Copa del Rey rounds.
What comes next?
Espanyol will face Levante at the RCDE Stadium, with Muñiz in charge. The team is looking for their first win of the season in the top tier.
Espanyol finished 10th in the 2025 La Liga table, with 38 points obtained in 31 matches. The team has scored 37 goals and received 48 in the current season. They are 41 points behind the leaders, Barcelona. Player Kike García is currently injured.
Espanyol will face Levante at the RCDE Stadium, with Muñiz in charge. The team is looking for their first win of the season in the top tier.
