Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Real Madrid Wins Levante Clash Amid Fan Anger
Real Madrid played a La Liga match against Levante on Saturday at their home stadium, the Santiago Bernabeu.
Before the game, fans were very upset and made a lot of noise because the team had lost some recent matches and changed their coach.
The new coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, made sure important players like Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham were back in the team.
Mbappe scored a penalty goal, and Raul Asencio scored another goal to help Real Madrid win 2-0.
The team was happy to win and hoped it would make the fans happier.
One player, Andriy Lunin, couldn't play because he hurt his leg and is expected to be back in about a week.
Real Madrid won 2-0 against Levante in a La Liga match on Saturday at Santiago Bernabeu.
Fans expressed discontent with jeering and booing before the match due to recent losses and a coaching change.
Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty goal, and Raul Asencio scored another goal to secure the win.
Key players Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Thibaut Courtois, and Alvaro Carreras returned after resting in the Copa del Rey tie.
Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is missing due to a calf injury, expected to recover in about a week.
- Who
- Real Madrid and Levante
- What
- La Liga 2026 match
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Santiago Bernabeu
- Why
- To secure three points in the league and respond to fan discontent
Fans
Real Madrid
Fan Discontent
Fans
Fans expressed anger through jeering, booing, and waving white handkerchiefs before the match due to recent losses and coaching changes.
Real Madrid
The team acknowledged the difficult week and focused on securing a win to appease the fans.
- Match
- Real Madrid vs. Levante
- Date
- Saturday
- Venue
- Santiago Bernabeu
- Manager
- Alvaro Arbeloa
- Key Players Returning
- Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Thibaut Courtois, Alvaro Carreras
- Injured Player
- Andriy Lunin (calf discomfort)
- Expected Recovery Time for Lunin
- About a week
- Lunin's Season Appearances
- 3 (1 Champions League, 2 Copa del Rey)
- Match Result
- Real Madrid 2-0 Levante
- Goalscorers
- Kylian Mbappe (penalty), Raul Asencio
- Recent Managerial Change
- Xabi Alonso fired, replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa
Sources
La Liga 2026: Real Madrid Announce Squad For Levante Clash, Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin Missing Due To Injury
Real Madrid Request Fans To Maintain Positive Atmosphere At Bernabeu Ahead Of La Liga Clash Against Levante - Report
Real Madrid Jeered By Angry Fans Before Beating Levante In La Liga
