Overview
- A section of supporters booed Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham during warm-ups, lineup announcements, and early play against Levante.
- Vinícius drew the loudest whistles during the match and was later consoled by team-mates on the pitch.
- Real Madrid won 2-0 at home, a result that moved them to within one point of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
- Days earlier, Xabi Alonso left by mutual agreement after the Super Cup defeat to Barcelona and Madrid were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by second-tier Albacete.
- Caretaker coach Álvaro Arbeloa urged fans for support before kickoff, and some in the crowd also voiced criticism of president Florentino Pérez.