Reigning European champions Real Madrid dropped points for their second consecutive game as Levante’s early opener restricted them to a 1-1 draw
Zinedine Zidane’s men were held to a draw by Valencia before the international break and they had to endure a similar fate against Levante. Lucas Vazquez’s goal was only enough for yet another tie for Real Madrid. The club appeared to be growing increasingly frustrated at their inability to break down Levante’s stubborn defence.
Interestingly, Real made several changes in order to reserve some players for Wednesday’s Champions League opener against Apoel Nicosia. Hence, Kiko Casilla replaced Keylor Navas in goal while Luka Modric and Casemiro sat out.
The back-line, however, looked extremely shoddy despite the presence of Sergio Ramos. Ivan Lopez’s long throw-in evaded them all to find Ivi, who just needed to stick out a leg and poke the ball home within the first 12 minutes. Real did fight back but it was just not their game. THT takes a look at some of the best tweets:
The tone surrounding most tweets seemed to be rather sombre. Take a look:
Madrid draw their 2nd game in a row in the La Liga. No Ronaldo No Party #RMALEV
— fez (@fezyzz) September 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/Blanconesta/status/906500921424613376
https://twitter.com/RM_UltraSur/status/906493818953969664
https://twitter.com/Blanconesta/status/906490985667899392
https://twitter.com/UltraSuristic_/status/906481094924660737
https://twitter.com/UltraSuristic_/status/906481856253755392
This game will be decided in "Ramos Time" #RMALEV
— ¹⁵Sushant³⁶ (@OyeGotya) September 9, 2017
Dembele arrives: Real Madrid draw against Valencia
Dembele's debut day: Real Madrid draw against Levante
They've been #Dembouzled
— total Barça (@totalBarca) September 9, 2017
3 – Real Madrid have received three red cards this season, one more than they had last campaign (2 – all competitions). Strange. pic.twitter.com/hseM9s3lPc
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) September 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/Blanconesta/status/906501347696025601
Real Madrid 1-1 Levante FT:
Shots: 18-5
Chances created: 15-4
Possession: 62%-38%
Crosses: 37-8
Red cards: 1-0The champions held. pic.twitter.com/ME1Y0hnbJD
— Squawka (@Squawka) September 9, 2017
Three red cards in six games for Real Madrid so far this season.
— Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) September 9, 2017
Last time Real Madrid failed to win either of their first 2 Liga home games of the season, Asensio not born yet. And Zidane was at Bordeaux
— Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) September 9, 2017
OMG REAL MADRID ARE IN TROUBLE! OMG REAL MADRID ARE A DISASTER! OMG REAL MADRID ARE OVERRATED.
Calm your tits. Too early for the meltdown.
— Ali (@NaboAli23) September 9, 2017
Real Madrid have conceded the first goal in a LaLiga match for the first time in 10 games.
Shock start. 😳 pic.twitter.com/Jl7Pp9ZZTn
— Squawka (@Squawka) September 9, 2017
Most of the fans were also clearly missing their Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Madrid in shambles after just three games. Cristiano Ronaldo's push cost the team four points already.
— Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) September 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/Iam_Abdulaxis/status/906501424619679744
.@Cristiano the man .@realmadriden needs right now! Only if that blind ref wasnt there -_- pic.twitter.com/Zs8bpHtWpn
— S (@SB7GFX) September 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/TLizzyly/status/906529744476426241
Zizu's inexperience as a manager has been on display!
He desperately needs @Cristiano
bale needs to step-up
seniors need to stop seeing red— RITURAJ SINGH (@7293Rraj) September 9, 2017
A lot was also spoken about Zinedine Zidane’s luck possibly running out and Marcelo’s unnecessary red card in the end.
https://twitter.com/kalra_arsh/status/906503243248705538
Gareth Bale will get Zinedine Zidane sacked !
— RUUD (@Yazieiid) September 9, 2017
Complacency will kill Zinedine Zidane
— KÖßßY HATAMOTO (@Pope_alorgy) September 9, 2017
Morata putting Chelsea up while Benzema faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines shows that Zidane may have made a mistake selling the former.
— Mujtaba Khan (@MujtaBATMAN) September 9, 2017
Zidane has to take responsibility. Questionable team selection & tactics. Doesn't help that both Benzema & Bale are betond hopeless…
— HALA MADRID (@RMadridCastilla) September 9, 2017
No Morata no last minutes goals , thank you Zidane
— OMAR 𓂆 (@Omaaar96) September 9, 2017
Zidane has gone too far, believing his own hype. You don't start a La Liga match with Theo Hernandez and Lucas as your wingers.
— Ahead of the Curve (@mediocentr0) September 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/eswold11/status/906501546057154560
The Marcelo-Theo experiment isn't working and Madrid need a midfielder there. It's time for Ceballos or Isco.
— Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) September 9, 2017
How many matches should Marcelo be banned for this? pic.twitter.com/BnT2o8NcCp
— Cj (@PerpetualMessi) September 9, 2017
Marcelo sent off, Benzema injured, Bale missing sitters, dropped points at home against Levante. Not exactly Real Madrid's day.
— Andy West (@andywest01) September 9, 2017
Oh fuck man. Marcelo deserves it. Kick out after he was tackled. Unusual loss of cool from him. Really really horrible. Let his team down.
— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) September 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/Blanconesta/status/906529652469940225