In a thrilling encounter on Matchday 6 of La Liga, Real Madrid showcased their dominance in a match against Levante , securing a convincing 4-1 victory. This match took place at Valencia , where Los Blancos aimed to extend their winning streak to six victories, maintaining their status as the solo leaders in the league. Under the tactical guidance of coach Xabi Alonso , several notable changes were made to the starting eleven. Fran Garcia found himself on the right side, while Dani Ceballos played a pivotal role in the midfield. Completing their attacking lineup were Vinicius Jr , Kylian Mbappé , and Mastanuono , who aimed to capitalize on any defensive lapses from the promoted side, Levante. Meanwhile, Levante boasted promising talents like Carlos Alvarez and Karl Etta Eyong .
The match commenced with an intense rhythm. Levante’s Ivan Romero seized an opportunity early on, but his shot went wide (4′). Real Madrid responded swiftly, with Mastanuono coming close only to see his powerful strike narrowly miss Ryan’s post (8′). The exchanges continued as Levante’s Adrian de la Fuente almost found the net with a headed attempt that grazed the post (13′). Meanwhile, Ceballos threatened with a well-placed shot, narrowly missing the target (18′). As the match progressed, Real Madrid began asserting control, with Vinicius Jr testing Ryan’s reflexes in a stunning save (21′). With consistency, Real Madrid created opportunities as they pursued the opening goal.
Kylian Mbappé Kills the Match
<pThe breakthrough came courtesy of Vinicius Jr, who connected with Valverde after a brilliant recovery from Arda Güler. Vinicius unleashed a fierce shot that caught Ryan off guard, putting Real Madrid ahead (0-1, 28′). Motivated by this goal, Xabi Alonso’s troops pressed further. Mastanuono attempted to find the target once more, but was unsuccessful (32′). Ultimately, it would be Mastanuono who capitalized on a brilliant assist from Vinicius Jr, scoring with an exquisite touch that landed in the top corner (0-2, 38′).
However, as the second half commenced, there was a noticeable dip in Real Madrid’s intensity. This lapse allowed Levante to capitalize on a defensive error. A cross from Romero took a slight deflection off Huijsen , enabling Karl Etta Eyong to head the ball into the net, cutting the deficit to one (1-2, 54′). Energized after their goal, Levante began to apply pressure. Enter Kylian Mbappé , who, after a dynamic run inside the area, was brought down by Elgezabal . The Frenchman calmly converted the resulting penalty with a brilliant panenka, restoring a two-goal cushion (1-3, 64′). Just three minutes later, he added to his tally. Launching a quick attack following an assist from Güler, Mbappé displayed his class by outsmarting Ryan and striking once again (1-4, 67′). This double blow completely deflated Levante’s spirits, dousing their hopes of an equalizer.
The match concluded with Real Madrid securing their sixth consecutive victory. In the latter stages, Alonso utilized the chance to substitute in top-tier players like David Alaba , Jude Bellingham , and Eduardo Camavinga . Vinicius Jr even narrowly missed adding a fifth goal in stoppage time. Madrid’s perfect start to the season exemplifies their determination to reclaim the La Liga title, making them a formidable contender ahead of their next match—a high-stakes derby against Atlético Madrid this upcoming weekend.
This impressive performance not only demonstrates Real Madrid’s undeniable talent but also their tactical depth under Xabi Alonso’s supervision. With each passing week, they continue to send a stern warning to their rivals in La Liga.