Overview
- Real Madrid defeated Levante 2-0 at the Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé converting a 58th‑minute penalty before Raúl Asencio headed in from a corner seven minutes later.
- Mbappé returned from a left‑knee sprain to start after being officially included in the squad, despite earlier reports he would be rested; coach Álvaro Arbeloa had said he was better and would be involved.
- Home supporters booed, waved white handkerchiefs and some chanted against president Florentino Pérez before the breakthrough, reflecting anger over the past week.
- The victory marked Arbeloa’s first LaLiga win since replacing Xabi Alonso, coming days after a 3-2 Super Cup loss to Barcelona and a 3-2 Copa del Rey exit to second‑tier Albacete.
- Madrid moved to 48 points, one behind Barcelona with the leaders playing Sunday, and next host AS Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday.