Real Madrid's 4-1 Rout Over Levante Extends Perfect La Liga Start

Match context and stakes

When the whistle blew at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Real Madrid were already riding a wave of confidence. The club sat atop La Liga with fifteen points from five matches, a flawless record that few could match at this stage of the season. Their attack had already racked up ten goals while the defense had surrendered just two, and the away form—two wins, five goals scored, a single goal let in—looked especially sharp.

Levante, by contrast, were fighting for survival. Sixteenth place with four points, they’d managed only one win all season and struggled at home, with no victories in their first two matches at the Ciudad. Their goal tally was evenly split at nine for and nine against, but a leaky defence at home made the upcoming clash look like a steep hill.

Head‑to‑head numbers added another layer of intrigue. In the 32 La Liga meetings before this game, Real Madrid had triumphed 23 times, while Levante had captured just five wins and four draws. The most recent encounter, a 6‑0 drubbing at the end of 2021/22, still haunted the Valencian side.

Key moments and player impact

The opening half belonged to the visitors. Vinícius Júnior, always quick to find space, slotted the first goal after a neat one‑two with the midfield. The crowd’s gasp turned into a sigh as Franco Mastantuono—making his debut scoring run for Los Blancos— doubled the lead before the break. The two‑goal cushion felt comfortable, but Levante weren’t ready to surrender.

Coming out for the second half, Levante pressed harder. Their striker, Etta Eyong, capitalised on a defensive wobble and pulled one back, sparking a brief surge of optimism among the home fans. The moment, however, proved fleeting.

Mbappé, now settled into the Spanish league, took over the narrative. His first strike came from the edge of the box, a low drive that curled past the keeper. The penalty that followed—a clean finish after a handball in the box—sealed a 4‑1 scoreline and gave the French forward a brace in his first La Liga outing.

• 15' – Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)
• 38' – Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid) – first goal for the club
• 52' – Etta Eyong (Levante) – consolation
• 68' – Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
• 81' – Kylian Mbappé (penalty, Real Madrid)

The victory not only extended Real Madrid’s perfect start to six wins from six matches, it also sent a clear message to the rest of the league: the attacking trio of Vinícius, Mastantuono and Mbappé can dismantle any defence. Xabi Alonso’s side will now turn their attention to the upcoming derby against Atlético Madrid, a game that could further define the title race.

For Levante, the defeat was a harsh reminder of the gap that still exists. Despite Eyong’s effort, the team will need to tighten up at the back and find more consistency if they hope to climb out of the relegation zone.