Real Madrid opened a new chapter on Saturday afternoon with a 2–0 victory over Levante, marking the first win of the Álvaro Arbeloa era in La Liga. The result gave Los Blancos a positive start under their new head coach, even though the overall performance left several questions unanswered. The match began in frustrating fashion for the home side, as Real Madrid delivered a disjointed and uninspired first half.
A lack of fluidity in midfield and limited attacking presence allowed Levante to remain comfortable, prompting loud whistles from the Santiago Bernabéu crowd before the halftime break. Arbeloa responded after the interval by adjusting his lineup, and the introduction of Arda Güler proved decisive. The young midfielder injected energy and creativity, immediately changing the tempo and pushing Madrid higher up the pitch with greater urgency. Güler played a key role in opening the scoring by initiating the move that resulted in a penalty.
Kylian Mbappé stepped up and calmly converted from the spot in the 58th minute, giving Real Madrid the breakthrough they desperately needed. Momentum firmly shifted in Madrid’s favor, and less than ten minutes later the advantage was doubled. Once again, Güler was involved, delivering an accurate corner kick that Raúl Asencio finished with confidence to make it 2–0.
The victory may not have been flawless, but it was a crucial step forward for Real Madrid. The three points restore momentum, ease early pressure on the new manager, and ensure that the club remains firmly in the race at the top of the La Liga standings.
