Real had to come from behind, but were made to work far harder for the three points as they salvaged their faltering La Liga title hopes with two late goals at the Ciutat de Valencia.

Meanwhile, Barcelona continued their storming start as they came from behind to beat Valladolid 4-1 and register an eighth win in eight games, courtesy goals from Xavi and Neymar and an Alexis Sanchez brace.u00a0

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Levante. Pic/AFPu00a0