Nigerian attacking midfielder, Kalu Uche, was among the goals as Levante coasted to a 4-1 win over Malaga at the Ciutat de Valencia on Saturday.
Playing in only his second league match for Les Granotes since joining the Spanish La Liga club in the January transfer window, netted the fourth goal though it was David Barral who stole the show with a hat-trick.
In the 12th minute, Uche turned provided for Jose Luis Morales whose right-footed shot from outside the box was saved by Malaga goalkeeper, Carlos Kameni.
But it was Malaga that went into the lead after 24 minutes through Juanmi's finish from inside the six yard box.
Barral would score the first of his three goals two minutes later to even the score.
On the half hour mark, Uche nearly gave Levante the lead with a thumping header from close range but kameni made a big save before Barral scored from the spot to put Les Granotes in front for the first time with eight minutes to the break.
Uche came close to making it 3-1 to Levante but could only head off target from close range as his team took a 2-1 lead into the break.
In the 62nd minute, Barral converted another spot kick to give Levante a two-goal lead.
With a quarter of an hour left to play, Uche put the icing on the cake with a close range finish that gave Levante a 4-1 win.
The goal is the 32-year-old Nigerian's first for Levante after two league appearances.
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Good one for Uche, hope he keeps it up
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