Levante vs Celta Vigo preview - Xumetra: We must make it tough

Levante midfielder Xumetra is looking to drag Celta Vigo into the Primera Division relegation battle with a win over Eduardo Berizzo's side on Saturday.

A 2-0 loss to Real Madrid last weekend dragged the Valencia-based side into the bottom three, but Xumetra thinks they can drag their 11th-placed rivals into the scrap at the bottom even though they are currently seven points clear of the drop.

Speaking to es.levanteud, the 29-year-old said he was expecting a competitive game: "Sure, they will come to compete here, that's for sure. They have 32 points, they are not mathematically safe and they will come to compete and try to win.

"We will press high up the pitch and try to steal the ball close to their area."

Despite an inconsistent run of form Levante's home performances have picked up dramatically of late and could provide the key to survival.

Lucas Alcaraz's men have won four of their last five at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, but will be without youngster Victor Camarasa after he limped out of the dying moments against Real.

Reflecting on the injury, Xumetra said: "(He) was being very important for the team both on the field and in the locker room and I hope he recovers as soon as possible."

Celta are still likely to be without Carles Planas due to his knee injury and will be looking to end a barren run of three games without a win that has threatened to draw them in to trouble at the bottom.