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Luís Castro eclipses famous namesake after taking Levante to verge of safety
Unheralded coach has presided over a remarkable turnaround as club navigates La Liga’s epic relegation battle
TL;DR
- Levante was in a dire relegation battle, 19th in La Liga and six points adrift at the start of 2023.
- New coach Luís Castro, initially unknown to the club's president, has orchestrated a significant turnaround.
- Castro's coaching philosophy focuses on defined roles, player intelligence, and meritocracy, leading to improved performance.
- The team has secured crucial wins against strong opponents, climbing to 15th place with one game remaining.
- Levante now has a 94% chance of survival, with their fate largely in their own hands.