Real Madrid beat Levante 4-1: Mbappé scores twice, Vini Jr shines ahead of Atlético Derby
Real Madrid maintained their perfect La Liga record by defeating Levante 4-1 at Ciudad de Valencia, reaching 18 points in six games. Kylian Mbappé netted a brace, while Vinícius Júnior scored and assisted for Mastantuono, leading the Merengue side to a dominant win ahead of Saturday’s crucial clash against Atlético Madrid.
Vini Jr and Mbappé Lead the Attack
Vinícius Júnior was exceptional, especially in the first half, opening the scoring with a stunning outside-foot goal in the 27th minute. He later assisted Mastantuono, who fired a powerful shot into the top corner to double Real Madrid’s advantage. Mbappé then scored twice, including a converted penalty, to seal the victory and underline his importance in the team.
- Real Madrid scorers: Vini Jr (27’), Mastantuono (37’), Mbappé (penalty 53’, 55’)
- Levante scorer: Etta Eyong (53’)
Match Summary
Levante started the game aggressively, threatening Real Madrid early on, but the Merengues quickly took control thanks to their dynamic attack. Despite Levante’s temporary comeback with Eyong’s goal, Real Madrid responded swiftly, with Mbappé finishing off a fast counterattack and converting a penalty to make it 4-1.
Standings and Implications
- Real Madrid: 18 points from six matches, extending their lead over Barcelona to five points (potentially three if Barça wins their sixth-round game).
- Levante: Remain 16th with four points, hovering near the relegation zone after two games without defeat.
