Real Madrid returned to the path of victories with a 2-0 win over Levante. This was Real Madrid's first win under their new coach Álvaro Arbeloa in the 19th round of the Spanish football league. Both goals were scored in the second half: Kylian Mbappé scored from a penalty in the 58th minute, and Raúl Asensio added the second goal in the 65th. With this victory, Real Madrid's total reached 48 points, temporarily reducing the gap to one point with leaders Barcelona, while Levante's points total remained at 14, placing them 19th, second from last. This win also allowed the Madrid giants to overcome the setback of losing two titles last week, following the loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, which led to the dismissal of former coach Chabi Alonso, as well as the shocking exit from the Copa del Rey against second-division team Albacete on Wednesday. The match began with strong boos from the crowd at the Santiago Bernabéu, specifically targeting Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, and Federico Valverde, with clear chants calling for the departure of President Florentino Pérez, reflecting a state of public anger following the departure of coach Chabi Alonso.
