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Another Day, Another Real Madrid Masterclass: Are They Unstoppable
- Subscription Customers Only] Jul 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso looks dejected after a semifinal match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lee Smith-Reuters via Imagn Images

Let’s be honest, is anyone really surprised? Real Madrid just steamrolled Levante 4-1, and it felt like watching a seasoned pro toy with a rookie in an online game. The match was less of a contest and more of a brutal, yet elegant, display of sheer dominance. Xabi Alonso’s squad is looking less like a football team and more like a perfectly calibrated machine designed to crush dreams and take names. With a flawless 100 percent record so far, the rest of La Liga must be wondering if it’s even worth showing up.

Kylian Mbappé, the man who seems to score goals in his sleep, casually bagged another two, bringing his tally to a ridiculous seven goals in six league matches. It’s almost boring how good he is. You expect him to score, and he just… does. At this point, I’m convinced he could score a goal while blindfolded and juggling oranges. The man is simply on another level.

The Vini Jr. Redemption Arc We All Saw Coming

Remember when everyone was panicking about Vinicius Junior? The whispers about his consistency, the drama of him being subbed off against Espanyol—it all feels like a distant memory now. Against Levante, Vini Jr. was a force of nature. He kicked things off with a goal so beautiful it should be hanging in a museum. Using the outside of his boot, he bent the ball with the kind of physics-defying curve that makes you question reality. It was pure art.

Alonso was quick to praise him, saying, “Vini had a very complete, very good game and I am very happy for him.” Yeah, no kidding. When your winger is tearing defenses apart and scoring world-class goals, you tend to be pretty happy. It just goes to show that writing off a player like Vinicius is a fool’s errand. He’s back, and he looks hungrier than ever.

Meet the New Kid on the Block

As if having Mbappé and Vinicius wasn’t unfair enough, Real Madrid decided to unleash 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono. The kid, fresh from River Plate, announced his arrival by blasting a shot into the top corner for his first goal. Welcome to the big leagues, kid. It was a statement of intent, not just from him, but from the club itself. Real Madrid isn’t just winning now; they’re building a dynasty that could dominate for years. The rest of Europe should be very, very afraid.

Levante, bless their hearts, tried to make a game of it. Karl Etta Eyong managed to nod one in, offering a brief moment of hope for the home crowd. It was a cute little glimmer, like a firefly in a hurricane. But then, Mbappé happened. Again. He was clumsily brought down in the box and then had the audacity to dink the penalty right down the middle. It was a move dripping with so much confidence it was almost disrespectful. Two minutes later, he rounded the keeper to tap in his second. Game over.

Alonso, in his post-match comments, talked about being in a “construction phase.” A construction phase? If this is just the foundation, the finished building is going to be a skyscraper that blocks out the sun for every other team in Europe. With a squad this deep and talented, it’s hard to see where the “construction” is needed. It feels more like they’re just adding diamond-encrusted chandeliers to a palace that’s already finished.

So, as Real Madrid marches on, the question on everyone’s mind is simple: can anyone stop them? Right now, it’s looking highly unlikely. They’re not just winning games; they’re making a statement with every single goal. For the fans, it’s a glorious time to be alive. For everyone else, it’s probably a good time to start praying.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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