“Kylian Mbappé converts penalty to break the deadlock after sustained pressure”
Pivotal“Raúl Asencio doubles Real Madrid's advantage with a clinical finish to effectively seal the victory”
Pivotal
Real Madrid
Levante
Real Madrid secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Levante at the Santiago Bernabéu, though the scoreline masks a more labored performance than expected against lower-division opposition. Carlo Ancelotti's side struggled to break down a well-organized Levante defense in the first half, requiring halftime substitutions of Arda Güler and Franco Mastantuono to inject fresh impetus. The breakthrough came via Kylian Mbappé's penalty conversion on 58 minutes, before young defender Raúl Asencio sealed the points seven minutes later with a well-taken finish. The result maintains Real Madrid's solid domestic form and provides valuable minutes for squad players, while Levante can take heart from their disciplined defensive display for large periods.
