After a nervy opening period at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid found their rhythm after the break to secure a 2-0 LaLiga victory over Levante in the early kickoff, sealing a third straight win and restoring some calm around the club, Softfootball reports.
The evening carried extra weight, marking Alvaro Arbeloa's first league match in charge following Xabi Alonso's departure earlier last week . That tension was evident from the outset, with whistles greeting Los Blancos after their midweek Copa del Rey humiliation against Albacete . Levante nearly capitalised on the unsettled mood inside the opening minute, but Karl Etta Eyong dragged his effort wide when well placed.
The strange atmosphere in the stands translated onto the pitch, as Madrid struggled for fluency. Kylian Mbappe saw an early attempt deflected behind, while Eduardo Camavinga failed to trouble Mathew Ryan with a speculative strike. Levante posed occasional threats from set-pieces, with Pablo Martinez's free-kick blocked by Federico Valverde before his follow-up drifted harmlessly wide. Adrian de la Fuente and Martinez both went close again before the interval, as Courtois remained largely untested but alert.
