Real Madrid responded to pressure in style, producing a composed second-half display to defeat Levante 2-0 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. The victory marked Los Blancos’ third straight head-to-head win over the Granotes and trimmed the gap to league leaders Barcelona to just one point.
Match Summary
- Fixture: Real Madrid vs Levante
- Competition: LaLiga
- Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
- Result: Real Madrid 2-0 Levante
- Scorers: Mbappé (pen), Raúl Asencio
First Half – Nervy Madrid, Defiant Levante
The Bernabéu crowd made their displeasure clear after Madrid’s midweek Copa del Rey embarrassment, greeting the team with whistles. Levante nearly punished that tense atmosphere early when Karl Etta Eyong fired wide inside the opening minute.
Madrid struggled to find rhythm. Mbappé’s deflected attempt and Camavinga’s wayward shot summed up their frustration. Levante threatened sporadically through Pablo Martínez’s set-pieces, but Courtois remained largely untested.
Despite enjoying more possession, Madrid lacked a cutting edge. Gonzalo García’s tame header in the 37th minute was their only effort on target before halftime. Levante’s disciplined defensive structure kept the hosts at bay.
Second Half – Güler Sparks the Turnaround
Álvaro Arbeloa reacted decisively with two substitutions at the break — and it changed everything. Arda Güler injected urgency and creativity immediately, linking brilliantly with Mbappé.
Moments later, Güler’s clever pass tempted De la Fuente into conceding a penalty. Mbappé stepped up confidently and buried it, finally breaking Levante’s resistance.
Seven minutes later, Güler turned provider again. His perfectly weighted corner found Raúl Asencio, who powered a header into the top corner to double Madrid’s lead.
Madrid Take Control
With momentum entirely on their side, Madrid dominated. Güler almost scored himself with a curling strike saved by Ryan, while Mastantuono rattled the crossbar. Levante’s only real response came from Iván Romero’s ambitious effort that flew over.
The hosts comfortably managed the closing stages, showing maturity and control rarely seen in their previous outing.
What This Win Means
- Real Madrid bounce back after three winless competitive games.
- Now sit one point behind Barcelona ahead of Barça’s clash with Sociedad.
- Third straight H2H win over Levante boosts confidence.
- Levante remain 19th and slide after ending their four-game unbeaten run.
For Kenyan football fans who closely follow European title races, this result keeps LaLiga wide open and sets up a thrilling weekend depending on Barcelona’s response.
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