Levante 1-4 Real Madrid Player Ratings: Kylian Mbappe 9.5/10 Rated as Los Blancos Demolished Levante in a 4-1 Victory

Real Madrid traveled to the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia and simply dismantled a helpless Levante side in a breathtaking display of attacking football. The final 4-1 scoreline almost feels kind to the home side, who were completely overwhelmed from start to finish. This was a statement performance in La Liga.

From our perspective, it was the blend of youth and experience that was so devastating. We saw Vinicius Junior open the scoring before the Argentine young starlet Franco Mastantuono added a second. The second half belonged to the main man, Kylian Mbappe, who coolly dispatched a penalty he won himself before adding a second goal for his side, Real Madrid.

Levante did manage a consolation goal through Karl Etta Eyong, a brief moment of joy in an otherwise miserable night. Their defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed throughout this match, culminating in a clumsy penalty that sealed their fate. It was a brutal lesson from a team with championship aspirations. The scoreline could've been a lot worse if not for the Levante goalkeeper making crucial 1-on-1 saves in the last 10 or so minutes. Here are the Levante vs Real Madrid player ratings.

Levante Player Ratings vs Real Madrid

Here are the Levante player ratings vs Real Madrid.

Goalkeeper

Mathew Ryan - 6.5: Honestly, you have to feel for the guy. He conceded four goals but made six saves, some of them genuinely top class. Without him, this could have easily been a 7-0 or 8-0 scoreline. He was left completely exposed by his defense but stood tall. He was by far Levante's best player, which says it all.

Defenders

Adrián de la Fuente - 5.5: He was tidy with the ball, completing 98% of his passes which is impressive under pressure. However, he was part of a backline that was torn to shreds. He also missed a big chance that could have given his team a foothold. A mixed bag, but ultimately part of a failing unit.

Unai Elgezabal - 3.0: A complete disaster of a performance from the captain. From our perspective, he looked panicked all night. He made an error leading to a shot, got a yellow card, and clumsily gave away the penalty. It was a truly shocking display, and one he will want to forget immediately.

Diego Pampín - 5.0: He certainly put in a shift, winning most of his duels and making a few key interceptions. The effort was there, no doubt about it. But like the rest of the defense, he was simply overwhelmed by the quality of Madrid's attack. He was fighting a losing battle.

Jeremy Toljan - 4.5: A really tough night for Toljan. He was constantly targeted by Madrid's fluid forwards and struggled to cope. He lost possession far too many times in dangerous areas. He just couldn't handle the pace and movement he was up against.

Midfielders

Jon Ander Olasagasti - 5.0: He ran his socks off but had very little impact on the proceedings. The game just passed him by. He was eventually substituted after being completely overrun by Madrid's dominant midfield. Not his fault entirely, but he was ineffective.

Unai Vencedor - 5.5: He did create one big chance with a nice pass, showing a glimpse of quality. However, he was dribbled past three times and struggled to gain any control in the middle of the park. Like his midfield partner, he was substituted as the manager tried to stop the bleeding.

Oriol Rey - 5.5: Kept the ball well and his passing was accurate. But what stood out to us was his lack of defensive contribution. With Madrid running riot, his team needed him to be a destroyer, and he just wasn't. Tidy on the ball, but offered little resistance off it.

Carlos Álvarez - 4.5: A very poor performance. He lost possession 14 times and was dispossessed on five separate occasions, killing any momentum his team tried to build. An error leading to a shot capped off a really difficult evening for the midfielder.

Forwards

Iván Romero - 5.0: He was isolated and frustrated for most of the match. He worked hard and drew a few fouls, but he was feeding on scraps. He barely had a sniff at goal and was a peripheral figure throughout. It's tough being a striker in a team getting dominated like this.

Karl Etta Eyong - 7.0: The one shining light for Levante. He took his goal well and was a constant nuisance with his work rate. He never stopped running and fighting for the shirt. He can hold his head high after that performance, unlike many of his teammates.

Manager

J. Calero Fernández - 4.0: His team looked tactically naive. They had no answer for Madrid's attacking patterns and the defense was a shambles. He seemed unable to change the flow of the game, and his substitutions had little effect. A very bad day at the office.

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs Levante

Here are the Real Madrid player ratings vs Levante.

Goalkeeper

Thibaut Courtois - 6.5: He could have brought a book to read for most of this match. He made one important save from a header but otherwise had very little to do. Couldn't do anything about the goal he conceded. An easy night's work for the big Belgian.

Defenders

Raúl Asencio - 7.0: Composed, calm, and incredibly accurate with his passing. He wasn't tested much defensively, but everything he did, he did with class. A very solid and reliable performance at the back. He looked completely untroubled.

Álvaro Carreras - 7.5: What stood out to us was his incredible energy. He had 109 touches and recovered the ball 14 times, dominating his flank. The yellow card was a slight blemish, but this was an all-action display. He was a constant outlet on the left.

Dean Huijsen - 7.0: Another defender who just oozed class. He was so comfortable on the ball, spraying passes around from the back. He won all of his duels and looked like he was playing in a training session. A very mature performance.

Midfielders

Federico Valverde - 7.5: Classic Fede. He provided a brilliant assist for the opening goal and his engine was relentless. He drove the team forward with power and purpose before being given a well-earned rest. He set the tone early on.

Dani Ceballos - 8.5: We noticed he was simply on another planet tonight. An almost perfect 99% pass accuracy is just absurd. He dictated the entire tempo of the game, won his battles, and was the true orchestrator in midfield. A masterful performance.

Fran García - 6.5: He was solid enough but was probably the quietest of Madrid's midfielders. He did his job without any fuss but didn't have the spectacular moments his teammates produced. A steady, if unspectacular, outing.

Franco Mastantuono - 8.0: What a talent. The youngster scored a fantastic goal, was unlucky to hit the crossbar, and was a livewire all night. He faded slightly in the second half but his first-half display was electric. The hype is real.

Forwards

Vinicius Junior - 9.0: Simply unplayable. He scored the first goal, assisted the second, and terrorized the Levante defense every time he got the ball. He drew six fouls because they simply had no other way to stop him. A mesmerizing performance from the Brazilian superstar.

Kylian Mbappé - 9.5: The highest-rated player on the pitch and our man of the match. He's just inevitable. He cleverly won the penalty, then dispatched it with ice in his veins. His second goal was a pure striker's finish. It looked effortless for him. Pure, world-class quality.

Arda Güler - 8.5: A creative genius. He pulled the strings beautifully, providing a lovely assist for Mbappé's second goal. He created four chances, including two big ones, and his vision was exceptional. From our perspective, he was the brain behind Madrid's beautiful attacking moves.

Manager

X. Alonso Olano - 8.5: His game plan was perfect. He unleashed his attackers and they completely blew Levante away. The team played with freedom, flair, and a ruthless edge. It was a tactical masterclass from the Madrid boss.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match is Kylian Mbappe