Real Madrid continued their perfect start to the La Liga season with a 4-1 victory over Levante at the Ciudad de Valencia. Vinícius Jr., Franco Mastantuono and Kylian Mbappé were all on the scoresheet as Xabi Alonso’s side made it six wins from six.
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EARLY PRESSURE FROM LEVANTE
Levante created a couple of big chances early in the match but failed to take advantage. Real Madrid punished them soon after.
VINÍCIUS AND MASTANTUONO STRIKE
Vinícius Junior opened the scoring with his third goal of the season. Minutes later, Franco Mastantuono netted his first goal since joining from River Plate in the summer, doubling Madrid’s advantage.
LEVANTE PULL ONE BACK
Karl Etta-Eyong reduced the deficit shortly after half-time to give Levante hope. However, Real Madrid quickly regained control of the game.
MBAPPÉ QUICKFIRE DOUBLE
Kylian Mbappé was fouled inside the penalty area on 64 minutes and converted from the spot. Just two minutes later, he latched onto a pass from Arda Güler, rounded goalkeeper Mat Ryan, and finished calmly for his second goal.
OUTSTANDING START TO THE SEASON
Mbappé’s brace takes his tally to nine goals in seven appearances. The Frenchman has been in spectacular form under Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid look to maintain their dominance.
DERBY ON THE HORIZON
With victory secured, Real Madrid can now turn their focus to this weekend’s Madrid derby at the Santiago Bernabéu.
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Who scored Real Madrid’s opening goal against Levante?
Vinícius Junior opened the scoring with his third goal of the season.
Did Franco Mastantuono score in this match?
Yes, he netted his first Real Madrid goal since arriving from River Plate.
Who scored Levante’s only goal?
Karl Etta-Eyong scored for the hosts early in the second half.
How many goals did Kylian Mbappé score?
Mbappé scored twice — once from the penalty spot and once from open play.
How many goals does Mbappé have this season?
He has nine goals in seven appearances.
What is Real Madrid’s current La Liga record?
They have won six matches out of six under Xabi Alonso.
