Real Madrid lead Levante 2-0 at half-time after an impressive opening 45 minutes from Los Blancos. Teenager Franco Mastantuono, 18, finished a counterattacking move to score his first goal for the club after joining from River Plate this summer.
STRONG FIRST-HALF DISPLAY
Real Madrid were in control in the first half and took a 2-0 lead. The team produced two excellent goals that pleased head coach Xabi Alonso.
MASTANTUONO BREAKS HIS DUCK
The second goal was a counterattacking finish by 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono. It was his first goal for Real Madrid following his summer move from River Plate, coming after six appearances for the club.
JOY AND RELIEF FOR THE TEENAGER
The smile on Mastantuono’s face showed his happiness at scoring. He had been chasing his first goal and often took chances when he might have passed. The strike should relieve some pressure, despite his coach saying he should not feel any, given his performances have been outstanding.
SEVENTH-YOUNGEST SCORER IN REAL MADRID SHIRT
Mastantuono becomes the seventh-youngest scorer in a Real Madrid shirt, ahead of the likes of Vinícius Jr. and Raphaël Varane. His goal came just a few days later than Endrick’s last season, who scored at age 18, one month and four days.
FUTURE EXPECTATIONS
The young Argentine continues to impress despite his age. The source expects this goal to be one of many more in the white shirt.
FAQs
Who scored Real Madrid’s second goal vs Levante?
Franco Mastantuono finished a counterattack to score the second goal.
Is this Mastantuono’s first goal for Real Madrid?
Yes — it was his first goal after joining from River Plate and coming on six appearances.
How old is Franco Mastantuono?
He is 18 years old.
What club record did Mastantuono achieve with his goal?
He became the seventh-youngest scorer in a Real Madrid shirt.
How does this goal compare to Endrick’s debut?
Mastantuono’s goal came a few days later than Endrick’s goal last season, who scored at 18 years, one month and four days.