Levante force Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu ~ Sportty

Levante force Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu

Reigning Spanish and European League champions Real Madrid were on Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2017 forced to a 1-1 draw by visiting Levante.

The duel was in a tough Spanish La Liga game as Lucas Vazquez saved the home team from an embarrassing defeat.

Real Madrid went into the game with aggressive minds after losing world best Cristiano Ronaldo to suspension, but they were unable to cope without the Portuguese international.

Levente scored the first goal in the 12th minutes after a wonderful display from midfield which gave Ivi Lopez the chance to score.

But the Galaticos restored parity in the 36th minutes through Lucas Vazquez as both sides went to the break with the score at 1-1.

Real Madrid defender Marcelo was given a red card at the death as the visitors left the Santiago with a deserved point as the match ended 1-1.