Real Madrid vs. Levante: Match Preview, Predictions, and Lineups
Álvaro Arbeloa will lead Real Madrid in his La Liga debut on the sidelines against Levante this Saturday. Following the dismissal of Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa aims to redeem the club after a disappointing 3-2 loss to Albacete in the Copa del Rey. Real Madrid is currently in need of a victory to reignite their La Liga title ambitions.
Match Details
- Fixture: Real Madrid vs. Levante
- Date: Saturday, January 17
- Kick-off Time: 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. GMT
- Venue: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain
Current Form and Context
Real Madrid, struggling after a defeat against Barcelona in the Super Cup and their recent Copa loss, seeks to set things right at home. They will face Levante, positioned at 19th place in La Liga, which provides an opportunity for a much-needed win.
Levante, however, could draw encouragement from Real Madrid’s current form. They have recently shown resilience, and may replicate tactics that worked for Albacete in their recent Cup match.
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Levante | 1 | 1 | 3 |
In their last encounter on September 23, 2025, Real Madrid defeated Levante 4-1.
Team News
Real Madrid Lineup Insights
Real Madrid welcomes back key players such as Jude Bellingham and Thibaut Courtois. Arbeloa still faces some decisions. Dani Carvajal returns from injury but may not start as he regains fitness. Kylian Mbappé, who recently resumed training, is not guaranteed to play, given the upcoming Champions League match against Monaco.
- Expected Starters: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga; Güler, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; García.
- Injuries: Rodrygo, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy, Éder Militão, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Levante Lineup Insights
Levante will be without Diego Pampín, who is sidelined due to a leg injury. This opens the opportunity for Manu Sánchez. Despite missing several players, Levante’s Etta Eyong returns from international duty and will likely start.
- Expected Starters: Ryan; Toljan, De la Fuente, Moreno, Sánchez; Álvarez, Arriaga, Martínez, Losada; Eyong, Romero.
- Injuries: Unai Elgezabal, Roger Brugué, Víctor García, and Oriol Rey.
Prediction
With essential players returning, Real Madrid is favored to secure three points in this clash. Despite their recent underwhelming performances, a match against a struggling 19th-place Levante at the Bernabéu presents a significant chance for victory.
Score Prediction: Real Madrid 3–1 Levante
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