Real Madrid and other LaLiga teams are not getting any rest this week without UEFA Champions League games and are taking to the field in the first full midweek round of the season already being played in October. At least, this seems to be positive for Xabi Alonso's team, which thrashed Levante 4-1 away from home with the best performance by a Spanish team since the start of the season so far.
It is worth noting that Real Madrid did not exactly put on a stellar performance in terms of goals scored during the first half, but their efficient and aggressive approach away from home greatly unsettled their opponents, with Vinícius Júnior starting and even proving decisive, receiving the captain's armband after the break, an important signal after Rodrygo had started in the Champions League.
Initially, Real Madrid struggled to create space and get shots on goal, but the opening goal in the 28th minute was worth the price of admission. Arda Guler fought for possession and recovered the ball in front of the area to set up Vini Jr., and the Brazilian struck a curling shot that left the goalkeeper with no chance to react, sending the ball into the right corner in a truly spectacular goal.
In an attempt to push forward after conceding the goal, Villarreal left spaces open and contributed to Real Madrid's second goal ten minutes later. Striker Vinícius Júnior was instrumental in the build-up, sprinting down the left and switching play to Mastantuono, who burst into the box and finished to score his first goal in a Real Madrid shirt.
Madrid prevented Levante from mounting a comeback in the second half
Levante pressed hard with high lines at the start of the second half and scored the equalizer after just eight minutes, when Etta Eyong took advantage of a deflection from Iván Romero inside the box. However, Real Madrid quickly responded to this goal, which could have ignited the match.
In an individual move down the right, the Frenchman left the defender on the ground and was brought down inside the area. From the penalty spot, Mbappé slotted the ball into the center of the goal and restored Real Madrid's composure. The Spanish league's top scorer needed only a few moments to score a brace. This time, on a fast pass through the middle, Mbappé dribbled past the goalkeeper and tapped into the empty net to seal the victory for a team with a 100% record and 18 points.