Madrid secure victory over Levante
Baku, January 18, AZERTAC
Real Madrid collected all three points at the Bernabéu against Levante with goals from Mbappé and Asencio, according to the official website of the club.
Arbeloa’s men sealed the win after a strong second half, with Mbappé scoring from the penalty spot and Asencio sending in a tremendous header from a corner by Arda Güler.
The Whites came out on top, but they were up against a very well-organised Levante side at the back, who hardly left any cracks to be breached. Asencio created a chance in the 33rd minute with a precise long pass behind the defence for Mbappé, who struck a volley narrowly wide of the target.
There were few other chances in the first half, except several set-pieces from the visitors that Courtois did not have to deal with.
Arbeloa brought on Mastantuono and Arda Güler after the break. Madrid continued to dominate and were much more aggressive in their pressing. Tchouameni attempted a long-range shot that went over in the 50th minute and five minutes later Arda Güler's shot from the edge of the area forced Ryan into a save. The breakthrough came in the 58th minute.
Mbappé converted from the penalty spot after the Frenchman had been brought down by Dela. This was the third league game in a row that the top scorer (19 goals) in the league has netted.
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