Real Madrid continued their perfect start to the season with an impressive 4-1 win against Levante on Tuesday. Vinicius Jr led the charge in the first half, setting the stage for an exciting performance, while Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in the second half to secure a convincing victory.
LaLiga Standings: Madrid Extend Lead at the Top
Real Madrid remains in first place in the league with 18 points after six matches. They have pulled ahead of the defending champions, Barcelona, by five points, although Barcelona has one game left to play this week against Real Oviedo. On the other hand, Levante is currently struggling in 16th place with just four points.
Vinicius Jr’s Stellar Response
Vinicius Jr had a really good night, especially since people had been watching him closely after a shaky start with his new coach, Xabi Alonso.
Before Tuesday, he hadn’t played a full game for Real Madrid at the beginning of the season and had been a substitute two times.
He played incredibly well in the game against Levante and was given the opportunity to play the entire match. By the end of the game, he was wearing the captain’s armband, which shows how much he was valued by his team.
Vinicius Jr made an impressive impact in the 28th minute of the game with a stunning goal. He took a shot from the right side of the penalty area, skillfully hitting the ball with the outside of his right foot, and it curved beautifully into the far corner of the net.
The Brazilian player made a great assist just 11 minutes later, sending the ball to Franco Mastantuono as he raced down the right side in a quick counter-attack. The young player sprinted into the penalty area and fired a powerful shot into the top corner of the net from close range, giving Madrid a 2-0 lead.
Key Moments: Ryan Keeps Levante Alive
Real Madrid could have had a much bigger lead at halftime if it weren’t for Levante’s Australian goalkeeper, Mathew Ryan. He made some important saves to stop shots from Vinicius, Federico Valverde, and Mbappe during the first half.
Levante almost made a surprising comeback when Ivan Romero took a shot in the 54th minute. The ball took a bounce off Dean Huijsen, which confused goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and went over him. This allowed Etta Eyong to easily head the ball in at the far post to score.
Mbappe Seals the Victory with a Brace
Kylian Mbappe helped put Real Madrid back in a comfortable position by scoring a penalty just nine minutes later. He cleverly chipped the ball right down the center after being fouled in the penalty area by Levante’s captain, Unai Elgezabal. The goalkeeper, Ryan, dove to his left, unable to stop the easy shot.
The French player scored his second goal just three minutes later. He received a long pass from Arda Guler, skillfully got around the goalkeeper, and then easily kicked the ball into the empty net.
Looking Ahead: Madrid Derby on the Horizon
Real Madrid will play a challenging match against their city rivals, Atletico Madrid, this Saturday. At the same time, Levante will be facing Getafe in the capital of Spain.
“Vinicius made a huge impact and was very important in tonight’s game,” said coach Alonso during a press conference.
“We are currently in a period of development and progress. It’s early in our journey, and there’s still a lot of work ahead of us. We’re focused on establishing a strong base so that we can be successful in major competitions like the Champions League, LaLiga, and the Copa del Rey.”
“I can see that the players are feeling energized and connected, which is really exciting. There’s still room for improvement and areas where we can do better, but overall, we’re making progress in the right direction.”
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