Reigning LaLiga champions Real Madrid dropped points for the second game in a row as Ivi’s early opener earned Levante their share of the spoils from a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu.
Zinedine Zidane’s men were held by Valencia before the international break and Lucas Vazquez’s first-half response was only enough for another tie upon the resumption of the league.
Such was Real’s frustration at their inability to break down Levante’s stubborn defence – marshalled superbly by goalkeeper Raul – that wing-back Marcelo saw red at the death.