Real Madrid are leading Levante 2-0 at the Bernabeu thanks to goals from Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Los Blancos defence had an early warning as Levante frontman Roger was able to fire at goal after getting the better of Nacho, but goalkeeper Keylor Navas did well to tip the low attempt wide.
After a half-chance from Gareth Bale, Roger again threatened the Real goal from six yards before Navas smothered the ball to safety.
It was Rafael Benitez's side who took the lead against the run of play, however, when Marcelo fired the ball beyond Levante keeper Ruben after some solid link-up play with Ronaldo.
The Portuguese frontman then got on the scoresheet himself two minutes later, smashing the ball into the bottom corner of the net from the edge of the box to double Real's advantage before half time.
Miles Jolliffe
