Levante vs Real Madrid: Post-Match Review
Final Score: Levante 1 – 4 Real Madrid
Real Madrid continued their strong start to the La Liga season with a convincing win over Levante, thanks to standout performances from Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé.
Match Highlights
28’ – Vinícius Júnior broke the deadlock with a beautiful curling finish.
38’ – Franco Mastantuono doubled the lead, netting his first ever goal for Madrid after clever play from Vinícius.
52’ – Etta Eyong gave Levante hope, his deflected strike beating Courtois.
64’ – Mbappé restored Madrid’s cushion with a calm panenka penalty after being fouled.
66’ – Mbappé again, racing through on goal to slot home his second of the evening.
Tactical Breakdown
Real Madrid
Attack on Fire: The trio of Vinícius, Mastantuono, and Mbappé tormented Levante’s backline. Vinícius not only scored but also assisted, while Mbappé’s double showed both composure and flair.
Game Control: For much of the first half, Madrid dictated possession and tempo, limiting Levante’s chances to counter.
Areas to Improve: Defensive lapses remain a concern. Levante’s goal came from sloppy buildup play and Madrid occasionally looked vulnerable when pressed high.
Levante
Bright Spots: Scoring early in the second half gave them belief. At moments, their counterattacks showed they could cause problems.
Where It Went Wrong: Loss of possession in dangerous areas and gaps in defense allowed Madrid’s forwards too much freedom. After their goal, they failed to sustain pressure and were quickly punished again.
Key Turning Points
1. Vinícius’ opener forced Levante to abandon a cautious approach.
2. Mastantuono’s strike before halftime put Madrid firmly in control.
3. Mbappé’s penalty and quick second goal ended any chance of a Levante comeback.
Standout Performers
Vinícius Júnior – A constant menace, scoring one and creating another.
Kylian Mbappé – Showed his killer instinct with two well-taken goals.
Franco Mastantuono – Announced himself with his first goal in Madrid colors.
Mathew Ryan (Levante GK) – Despite conceding four, he made several big saves that prevented an even bigger defeat.
What This Means
For Real Madrid:
The victory keeps them perfect in the league, showing their new-look attack is gelling well. While defensive sharpness needs work, their firepower makes them a terrifying opponent for anyone.
For Levante:
This match highlighted the gap between mid-table sides and Spain’s giants. They must tighten defensively and build consistency if they want to climb the table.
👉 In short, Real Madrid’s star power shone through once again, with Vinícius and Mbappé stealing the spotlight, while Levante’s brief fightback couldn’t stop the inevitable.
