La Liga 2018/19: Three reasons why Real Madrid beat Levante 

Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring a goal
Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring a goal

#3 Vinicius Jr lacks decision making

Vinicius in action
Vinicius in action

As Levante opted to play three at the back, Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior and Lucas Vazquez had plenty of room through the flanks. But, they did not make full use of it, especially, Vinicius Junior, who lacks decision making in the final third.

During the first half, he dribbled past three defenders through the left flank but handed the ball to the goalkeeper while trying to find some Real Madrid player in the middle. There was no real conviction with the ball when he tried to play in. This was one just one instance, but he had plenty of other chances to cause havoc to the opponent's defense.

Just moments after the second half whistle, the Brazilian had an excellent opportunity to increase his goal tally, but the shot was saved by the shot-stopper Aitor Fernandez when there was a one-v-one situation.

The teenager will be disappointed with the outcome in the final third and will be looking to improve on that aspect as he has age on his side.

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