Jesús Augusto Sarcos Romero: Karim Benzema scores again, Nacho sent off as disinterested Madrid survive at Levante
A VAR-awarded penalty in the first half and another penalty shrouded by controversy in the second half saw Real Madrid take all three points at Levante. Karim Benzema notched his 11th La Liga goal and 20th over all competitions with a penalty against Levante. VALENCIA, Spain -- A distracted looking Real Madrid won 2-1 in Sunday evening's La Liga game at Levante thanks to two VAR-awarded penalties converted by Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale. Positives Two more VAR calls which went Madrid's way should keep protests about the system quiet at the Bernabeu for a while. A fourth straight La Liga away win at least kept up the pretence that Madrid still see themselves in the title race. Editors' Picks Watch on ESPN networks in the U.S. ESPN+ is America's home for a host of professional soccer leagues from around the world, highlighted by Italy's Serie A, Major League Soccer, UEFA Nations League and English FA Cup. | ESPN+ schedule Welcome to the 2018 FC 100 ESPN FC's experts ranked the best men's players and managers in world football. Check out the list. How Mourinho unravelled at Man United Fear, paranoia, difficult behaviour and constant battling with club officials and players led to the inevitable, writes Rob Dawson. The greatest game never played When Boca Juniors and River Plate were set to meet in Argentina's most important match, Buenos Aires lost its mind, writes Wright Thompson. - Follow Transfer Talk LIVE - Fantasy: Set lineups, check scores! Negatives Clearly at least half-thinking of the looming Copa...View Source
