Match Performance Review: Key Player Assessments

**Thibaut Courtois (7/10):**
Courtois had a relatively quiet game, without a significant save to make despite Levante’s attacking efforts in the first half.

**Federico Valverde (5/10):**
Playing in a right-back position he is not fond of, Valverde struggled as Levante exploited his flank.

**Raul Asencio (6/10):**
Asencio redeemed a lackluster first half by scoring a well-executed header to make it 2-0.

**Dean Huijsen (7/10):**
Huijsen stood out among the centre-backs, demonstrating composure for the majority of the match.

**Alvaro Carreras (6/10):**
Carreras performed well in a shielding role, making numerous selfless runs to create space for his teammates.

**Aurelien Tchouameni (5/10):**
Tchouameni struggled with missed tackles and slow ball movement. His presence alongside Camavinga seemed unnecessary against this level of competition.

**Eduardo Camavinga (5/10):**
Camavinga had a disappointing first half, marked by misplaced passes and unnecessary fouls, leading to his substitution at halftime.

**Jude Bellingham (6/10):**
Bellingham’s first-half performance was challenging, as he frequently lost possession and executed aimless passes. He improved significantly after the break when more space became available.

**Gonzalo Garcia (6/10):**
Garcia, positioned on the right of the front three, found it difficult to engage in the match, given its unfamiliarity.

**Kylian Mbappe (8/10):**
Although a bit lackluster in the first half, Mbappe converted a penalty skillfully in the second half and had opportunities for additional goals.

**Vinicius Jr (6/10):**
Vinicius faced undue criticism from the Madrid supporters. He started slowly but became significantly more impactful as the game progressed and space opened up.

**Arda Guler (8/10):**
Guler’s substitution was a turning point in the match, assisting the second goal and providing substantial attacking creativity.

**Franco Mastantuono (7/10):**
Mastantuono contributed effectively on the wing, providing Madrid with a reliable option.

**Dani Ceballos (6/10):**
Ceballos managed to control the tempo better than his fellow starting central midfielders.

**David Alaba (N/A):**
Alaba had a brief appearance with limited impact due to his late introduction.

**Alvaro Arbeloa (6/10):**
Arbeloa reverted to a 4-3-3 formation that had previously troubled the team. Overall, Madrid’s performance in the first half was poor, but they improved significantly after the interval. While they secured a victory, it was far from a commendable performance.