Goal

List of goalscorers

0 - 1
43'
K. Benzema
Roger Martí
61'
1 - 1
1 - 2
78'
G. Bale
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End of match

  • 94'
    FT: Levante 1-2 Real Madrid. Two penalties, converted by Benzema and Bale, confirmed Madrid's win. Levante were able to draw level after the Madrid's first penalty but it wasn't enough to keep the visitors at bay. Both teams seemed to crumble towards the end with double yellows for both!
  • 90'
    Four minutes of added time!
Substitution

Substitution

at Levante
  • 89'
    SUBSTITUTION LEVANTE - Bardhi makes way for Vukcevic.
  • 87'
    Rochina was dismissed too after he received his second yellow card - both whilst on the bench!
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Second yellow card

a Real Madrid
  • 86'
    Nacho will have to make his way from the field as he earns a second yellow card.
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Yellow card

a Levante
  • 84'
    The referee produces a yellow card for Antonio Luna after his challenge on Luka Modric in midfield.
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
  • 83'
    SUBSTITUTION REAL MADRID - Vinicius Junior makes way for Marcos Asensio. Can he help Madrid see this match out?
  • 82'
    Replays of the penalty show that Casemiro may well have dived...
  • 80'
    Madrid's momentum has faded slightly and their punts up-field are looking more hopeful than promising.
Penalty scored
Goaaaaal from a penalty!
de Real Madrid en el 78'
  • 78'
    GOOOAAAAALLL MADRID!!! Gareth Bale converts the penalty in style! Madrid are back again, but can they sustain their lead?
  • 76'
    MADRID HAVE ANOTHER PENALTY after Doukoure brings Casemiro down!!!
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
  • 74'
    SUBSTITUTION REAL MADRID - Gareth Bale is introduced into the action, replacing Madrid goalscorer, Karim Benzema.
Substitution

Substitution

at Levante
  • 73'
    SUBSTITUTION LEVANTE - Levante's goalscorer leaves the field and makes way for Raphael.
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
  • 69'
    SUBSTITUTION MADRID - Toni Kroos makes his way off the pitch and is replaced by Valverde.
  • 67'
    Lucas Vasquez is the latest player to make it into the referee's book after his challenge on Doukoure.
  • 60'
    GOOOAAAAAALLLLL LEVANTE!!! The hosts are back in it as Roger puts Morales' cross beyond Courtois into the back of the Madrid net!
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Yellow card

a Levante
  • 57'
    Rochina sees yellow after a challenge on Varane.
  • 56'
    Madrid have a free-kick in a promising area...
  • 55'
    Campaña fouls Lucas as the Madrid forward attempts to create something down the right-hand side.
  • 49'
    Vinicius again fumbles his footwork and gives Levante time to clear.
  • 48'
    CHANCE MADRID! The visitors should have doubled their lead but nobody could tap it home from the corner!
  • 46'
    CHANCE LEVANTE! Real Madrid are immediately under pressure as Roger gets past Casemiro in the box but Courtois saves his shot!
  • 45'
    Levante take the kick and get us underway for the second-half! Can Levante pull one back or will Madrid extend their lead?
  • 45'
    HT: Levante 0-1 Real Madrid. The visitors go into the break ahead after Benzema converted a penalty awarded by VAR after striking Bardhi's arm the penalty area. The Levante defender argued his case but it was a clear handball. Levante will be disappointed to go behind in such a way after threatening Madrid's goal a number of times.
  • 45'
    One minute of added time to be played.
Penalty scored
Goaaaaal from a penalty!
de Real Madrid en el 43'
  • 43'
    GOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL REAL MADRID! Los Blancos are ahead just before half-time as Karim Benzema converts the penalty!
  • 42'
    PENALTY AWARDED! Real Madrid will have a penalty after the ball struck Bardhi's arm after a Modric cross.
  • 41'
    The referee goes to VAR just before half-time as the ball strikes Bardhi's arm in Levante's 18-yard box!
  • 39'
    CHANCE MADRID! Vinicius should do better in front of goal but his footwork fails him and Fernandez gathers!!
  • 36'
    CHANCE LEVANTE! Roger is through for Levante but Varane gets a toe in and tips it back to Courtois.
  • 34'
    Levante looking threatening with another through-ball but Reguilon is there first for Madrid and clears.
  • 31'
    CHANCE MADRID! Up at the other end, Vinicius releases a left-foot strike, requiring Fernandez to save!
  • 30'
    CHANCE LEVANTE! Rober picks up the rebound from a free-kick and tries to hammer it home for Levante's opener. He's not far away!
  • 29'
    The referee brandishes another yellow card, this time for Nacho after his challenge on Morales.
  • 26'
    Roger goes into the book for a tackle on Casemiro.
  • 23'
    CHANCE LEVANTE! In the aftermath of a corner, Roger almost taps it home for Levante but it comes off the post!
  • 22'
    Campaña goes sliding into a tackle to retrieve the ball after a poor first touch. He catches Kroos.
  • 21'
    Cabaco does well to get on an absolute rocket of a corner but he can't control it and Levante miss a chance!
  • 19'
    Morales goes to ground in the penalty area and Levante shout for a penalty. The referee waves play on.
  • 15'
    Nacho puts in a nasty tackle on Roger and Levante have a free-kick in their own half.
  • 12'
    Another chance for Madrid as Reguilon keeps it alive and plays it back into the box for Lucas... his header sails wide though.
  • 10'
    CHANCE REAL - Modric fires a cross into the box into Lucas Vasquez's path but the striker couldn't quite make contact.
  • 5'
    Reguilon blocks Simon who felt he should have had a free-kick.
  • 4'
    CHANCE LEVANTE - The home side almost open the scoring early on as Luna whips a cross into the box. Reguilon is there for Madrid and clears the danger!
  • PRVW
    We're off in Valencia! Can Levante upset Real Madrid on their travels or will Solari's side claim the victory ahead of El Clasico?
  • PRVW
    Levante will feel confident at home though having won the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign!
  • PRVW
    Los Blancos will be trying to gain some momentum ahead of El Clasico against Barcelona in the return leg of the Copa del Rey Semifinals.
  • PRVW
    Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Varane, Nacho, Reguilón, Casemiro, Modric, Kroos, Lucas, Vinicius, Benzema
  • PRVW
    Levante starting XI: Fernandez; Rober, Cabaco, Vezo, Luna; Simon, Campaña, Rochina, Bardhi, Morales; Roger
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Pre-match

24 February 2019, 20:45

Referee: Iglesias Villanueva | VAR: Jaime Latre

Stadium: Ciutat de València

  • PRVW
    Welcome to our live coverage of tonight's La Liga clash between Levante and Real Madrid from Estadio Ciudad de Valencia! Stay tuned for team news and line-ups!