Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio scored as Real Madrid beat Levante 2-0 in Alvaro Arbeloa's first match as head coach. However, the victory at the Bernabeu was overshadowed by fan protests, with supporters booing their own players and raising white handkerchiefs in a display of discontent.

The hostile atmosphere specifically targeted Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior, while also protesting against president Florentino Perez. Arbeloa defended his players post-match, suggesting the criticism stems from those who dislike the club rather than just its leadership. This unrest follows a rocky start for the new manager, who lost his first game to second-tier Albacete in the Copa del Rey.

The fan frustration appears rooted in wider issues at the club. Reports of a rift between Bellingham and former coach Xabi Alonso were denied by the player, who called them "damaging misinformation." With Jurgen Klopp reportedly a candidate for the permanent job next summer, Arbeloa's interim tenure is already under intense pressure to restore harmony.