Real Madrid held to second successive LaLiga draw

LaLiga champions Real Madrid dropped points for the second game in a row as Ivi’s early opener earned Levante their share of the spoils from a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu.

Zinedine Zidane’s men were held by Valencia before the international break and Lucas Vazquez’s first-half response was only enough for another tie upon the resumption of the league.

Such was Real’s frustration at their inability to break down Levante’s stubborn defence – marshalled superbly by goalkeeper Raul – that wing-back Marcelo saw red at the death.

???? FT: #RealMadrid 1-1 @LevanteUD (@Lucasvazquez91 36′; Ivi 12′).#RMLiga #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/Xb9Qhl8R9y

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) September 9, 2017