There was a big sense of inevitability in the Levante UD camp as they faced up to relegation after a 2-0 defeat against RC Recreativo de Huelva on Sunday left them 15 points from safety with just four games to go.

 "We knew this would happen from the start of the season and I have had to sign a painting I didn't paint," said José Ángel Moreno, the third coach to lead the financially-troubled club this season.