Real Madrid faced off against Levante at the Ciutat de Valencia earlier tonight as they hoped to secure another positive result in La Liga. Los Blancos made an excellent start to the game as they took the lead via Gareth Bale’s fifth-minute goal. The Madrid giants kept their noses ahead and went into the half-time break one goal up on the scoreline.
The home side came up with an instant response after the half-time break courtesy of Roger Marti’s goal. Jose Campana completed the turnaround for Levante when he scored with a brilliant volley in the 57th minute. Vinicius Junior came off the bench and found the leveler for Carlo Ancelotti’s side just 16 minutes later.
However, there was even more drama in the final quarter of the game as Rober Pier gave Levante the lead again in the 79th minute. However, it was Vinicius Junior who scored once again just six minutes later to salvage a point for the Madrid outfit. The contest ended with both teams playing out a dramatic 3-3 stalemate in Valencia.
Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player performed during the clash against Levante.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – 5/10
The Belgian keeper was tidy with his passing but should have done better to prevent Roger Marti’s goal. He ended up conceding three goals in what turned out to be a tough night for him.
RB: Lucas Vazquez – 6/10
Vazquez was solid in the first half but was a bit lackluster in the second. He struggled to influence the game in the final third.
CB: Eder Militao – 6.5/10
Militao made some important interceptions for his team and was not afraid to clear the danger when Levante were on the front foot. However, he won’t be happy after shipping in three goals in the second half.
CB: Nacho – 6.5/10
The Spaniard came to his team’s rescue at times on the defensive end of the field. He hardly gave away the ball but still ended up conceding three goals tonight.
LB: David Alaba – 7/10
Alaba got stuck in with a couple of tackles and made two good chances for his teammates in the opposition half.
CM: Federico Valverde – 6/10
He won the ball back a couple of times but offered very little in the Levante half. He got replaced in the 81st minute.
CM: Casemiro – 7.5/10
The Brazilian midfield ace won his fair share of aerial duels and was quite lively on the ball. He has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CM: Isco – 7/10
The Spaniard made some intelligent runs with the ball but ran out of gas and got substituted just before the hour mark.
LW: Eden Hazard – 6/10
Hazard had some bright moments in the final third However, he didn’t do enough to get his name on the scoresheet.
ST: Karim Benzema – 7/10
The French striker never looked like scoring but deserves credit for picking up two assists during the game.
RW: Gareth Bale – 7/10
The Wales international gave the Madrid outfit a dream start as he scored the opener in the fifth minute. However, his impact on the game faded after the half-time break.
Substitutes:
LW: Vinicius Junior – 8.5/10
The Brazilian speedster came off the bench and scored two quick-fire goals to rescue a point for Los Blancos.
RW: Rodrygo – 6.5/10
He created some decent openings for others around him.
CM: Marco Asensio – 6/10
Asensio added some energy to Real Madrid’s midfield.
RB: Daniel Carvajal – 6/10
He offered more than Vazquez in the opposition half.
ST: Luka Jovic – N/A
The Serbian striker did not get enough minutes to warrant a rating.
