Real Madrid VS Levante: Real Madrid beat Levante 2-0 in LaLiga

MADRID: Real Madrid returned to winning ways on matchday 20 of LaLiga, securing a vital 2-0 home victory over Levante at the Santiago Bernabéu. After a challenging week that included a Super Cup defeat, a Copa del Rey exit, and a managerial change, the Merengues showed resilience and tactical discipline to claim three crucial points.

The breakthrough came in the 64th minute when Kylian Mbappé won and calmly converted a penalty, giving Madrid the lead. Just 12 minutes later, Raúl Asencio powered home a precise header from an Arda Güler corner to double the advantage, effectively sealing the win.

Madrid dominated possession, controlling the tempo of the game in the second half, while Levante was forced to defend deep, rarely creating clear scoring chances. The home side’s defense held firm, with center-backs playing a key role in neutralizing Levante’s counterattacks.

Raúl Asencio was named Man of the Match for his commanding defensive display, aerial dominance, and decisive goal. Mbappé impressed upfront, consistently threatening Levante’s backline, while Jude Bellingham drove Madrid’s midfield with energy, precise passing, and intelligent movement.

Real Madrid lined up in a 4‑3‑3 formation with Thibaut Courtois in goal; defenders Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, and Carreras; midfield trio Tchouaméni, Camavinga, and Bellingham; and an attack led by Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Gonzalo García. Levante fielded Mathew Ryan in goal; defenders Alan Matturro, Adrián de la Fuente, Manu Sánchez, and Jeremy Toljan; midfielders Pablo Martínez, Unai Vencedor, Carlos Álvarez; and forwards Etta Eyong, Iván Romero, and Kareem Tunde.

The win lifts pressure on Real Madrid after recent setbacks and boosts confidence as they continue their LaLiga campaign, with fans at the Bernabéu witnessing a strong, disciplined performance on both ends of the pitch.