Zidane’s tactics nearly paid off after substitute Isco who came into the game to replace Gareth Bale put Los Blancos 2-1 up in the 81st minute. Nevertheless, the Frenchman and his entourage had their moods dampened after their hard work was undone at the death by another substitute put into the game by their opponents.
The ill-luck has caused many to ridicule players and fans of La Liga’s defending champions for presumably celebrating an imaginary win before the final whistle. The photograph of Cristiano Ronaldo on the Real Madrid bench with the finger on the lips gesture is already leading the meme and troll pieces that are making rounds on social media.
Moral of the story? Don’t count your chicks before your eggs hatch!
Enjoy 5 of the best reactions from Twitter:
Remember when Ronaldo thought the game was over in the 83’ pic.twitter.com/nGw98dPAmL
— donnie from 79th (@itsaDashthing) February 3, 2018
Thrash Valencia 7-1 then draw with Levante. Only Real Madrid Only.
— Annie (@AnnBruja25) February 3, 2018Another Real Madrid draw?? pic.twitter.com/KIbqd3cpzC
— Anarbol Jr(@GigEmAnarbol) February 3, 2018Another draw for Real Madrid #LevanteRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/RL34BUhYbg
— TheSaif (@TheSaif11) February 3, 2018Real Madrid have a unique talent aside football; they can draw
— Jesus Christ loves you (@pkwilly_samuel) February 3, 2018madrid made a draw pic.twitter.com/HQKYZcLMrH
— Talha Tahir (@talhatahir43) February 3, 2018Zlatan is furious!
— 442oons (@442oons) February 3, 2018
Real Madrid draw with Levante! pic.twitter.com/meOuk1qiqz
When Barca fans hear that LEVANTE played out a 2-2 draw tonight against Madrid
— JAJ (@Jajdgenius) February 3, 2018
Barca fans : pic.twitter.com/eAtRs3ZauK
I'm a Real Madrid fan pic.twitter.com/qX97Rw1nTU
— Lone(@Apex_Bash) February 3, 2018
Real Madrid this seasonpic.twitter.com/kuC2Xgg2B4
— Jabu Mahlangu (@JabuMahlangu12) February 4, 2018