Real Madrid Walk Over Levante to Maintain La Liga Top Spot
Oladunjoye Opeyemi
La Liga leaders, Real Madrid maintained their spot at the top of the Spanish title race with a ruthless 3-0 win against Levante as Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo doubled their lead shortly after the restart. Levante’s Nikos Karabelas then slid into his own goal as Real moved three points clear.
After rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid both played on Saturday, focus switched back to Real in a three-way title battle which is showing no signs of losing intensity.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side began the game in second place after Atletico had moved top with a 2-0 win at Celta Vigo. Reigning champions Barcelona were a further point behind the pair after a shock 1-0 defeat at relegation-threatened Real Valladolid.
Real Madrid, who are now unbeaten in 29 matches across all competitions, will regain the title from Barcelona if they manage to win each of their remaining games, including their home ‘El Clasico’ match against Barca on 23 March.