Real Madrid Beats Levante 2–0 to Close Gap on Barcelona

Overview

• Kylian Mbappé converted a second-half penalty he won after a foul by Adrián de la Fuente to break the deadlock at the Bernabéu.
• Marco Asensio doubled the lead seven minutes later with a close-range header from an Arda Güler corner.
• Real Madrid reached 48 points in the 20th round of La Liga, staying one behind Barcelona, who play Real Sociedad on Sunday.
• The team was booed during a flat first half, with protests also targeting club president Florentino Pérez following recent trophy setbacks.
• A more assertive approach after halftime, helped by introductions including Arda Güler, produced the space and tempo that led to both goals.