Real Madrid finally regained their composure and secured their first victory under new manager Álvaro Arbeloa, defeating Levante 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday evening in Matchday 20 of La Liga.
Despite the positive result, the atmosphere in the stands remained tense, as Real Madrid fans expressed their deep dissatisfaction with the team’s recent performances. Boos rang out throughout the match, with Vinícius Júnior being the primary target. There were also open calls for Florentino Pérez to resign as club president, in a heated scene witnessed by Pérez himself, who was present in the stands.
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With this win, Real Madrid moved up to 48 points, remaining in second place in La Liga and cutting the gap to leaders Barcelona to just one point. Barcelona’s match against Real Sociedad on Sunday evening further intensifies the race for the top spot.
From a tactical perspective, Arbeloa restored confidence through his astute decisions from the bench, particularly praising the impact of Turkish star Arda Güler. Introduced in the second half, Güler delivered an outstanding performance, creating eight chances in a single half, providing the pass that led to Mbappé’s penalty, and playing a decisive role in Real Madrid’s second goal. His display underlined his attacking quality and strengthened his case for a starting role in the coming matches.
The victory over Levante was more than just three points; it was a clear message from Real Madrid and their supporters that the team is beginning to regain belief under Arbeloa’s leadership. The players are now expected to deliver more consistent and convincing performances to prove their ability to compete for the title and restore the prestige lost in recent outings.
