Real Madrid Maintains Perfect Start with Resounding Victory over Levante

Real Madrid kept their flawless record intact this season by decisively defeating Levante 4-1, marking their sixth consecutive LaLiga victory for the first time since the 1987/88 season.

Match Overview

Levante entered the match with a somewhat positive history against Real Madrid, having secured three wins in their previous eight encounters. This provided a glimmer of hope for the home team. Early in the game, forward Ivan Romero missed a great chance by shooting wide, while Adrián de la Fuente failed to convert a header from a corner, sending the ball off target.

However, once Real Madrid began to find their rhythm, they dominated the play. Goalkeeper Mathew Ryan made a critical save against a low shot from Vinicius Junior, and Franco Mastantuono’s follow-up hit the crossbar while he was in an offside position. Nevertheless, it wasn’t long before Real Madrid took the lead.

Key Moments in the Match

• 28th Minute: Levante had impressively not conceded a goal in the first half of a LaLiga match this season, but this changed when Vinicius skillfully directed a shot into the far corner of the net using the outside of his boot.

• After Taking the Lead: Riding high on their momentum, Real Madrid doubled their score when Mastantuono finished a swift counterattack with a shot that found the top corner from a tight angle.

• Near Miss: A powerful run by Alvaro Carreras almost led to a third goal for Madrid just before halftime, but Ryan was alert, blocking a close-range attempt from Vinicius.

• 54th Minute: Levante managed to get back into the match through a fortunate goal, as Romero’s shot deflected off a defender, soaring over Thibaut Courtois and allowing Etta Eyong to finish from close range, marking his fourth league goal of the season.

• 66th Minute: Any brief hope for Levante was dashed when Kylian Mbappe executed a Panenka penalty after Unai Elgezabal fouled him in the box.

• Final Nail: Shortly after, Mbappe sealed the victory by rounding Ryan and scoring, ensuring Real’s dominance in the match.

Vinícius nearly added another goal in stoppage time with an elegant chip shot, but it ultimately did not affect the final score.

Standings and Statistics

With this victory, Real Madrid strengthened their position at the top of the LaLiga table, achieving their fourth consecutive away win, a feat last accomplished in May 2024. On the other hand, Levante remains in 16th place, managing only one victory in their last ten home games against Real Madrid, with two draws and seven defeats.

Man of the Match: Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)

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