Lineup confirmed for first league match under Arbeloa
Kylian Mbappé is back to lead the attack. Real Madrid looking to bounce back from their humiliation Copa del Rey defeat in Albacete midweek.
Alvaro Arbeloa's first match in charge of Los Blancos proved to be a nightmare as they lost 3-2 to a side 17th in the Segunda.
The result placed Arbeloa under immediate pressure, with Xabi Alonso's replacement criticized for resting several star players for the Copa clash and fielding a younger team.
Levante are second in La Liga after promotion last season and Madrid likely have a tougher mission against Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday. Despite the niceness of the match and the attention Madrid may have on their European commitments, players like Jude Bellingham, Mbappe and Aurélien Tchouaméni are all back in the lineup.
Real Madrid team news
A Real team that looks strong really needs a home win. Real line up in a 4-3-3 with young Gonzalo Garcia alongside Mbappe and Vinicius Jr in attack. Trent Alexander-Anold is still missing.
Real XI: Thibaut Courtois, Álvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, Raúl Asencio, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé, Gonzalo García
Levante team news
Former Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan starts for the visitors as Luís Castro aims to become the first Levante manager to win his first two La Liga away games in the club's top-flight history.
Levante XI: Mathew Ryan, Manu Sánchez, Alan Matturro, Adrián de la Fuente, Jeremy Toljan, Pablo Martínez, Unai Vencedor, Iván Romero, Carlos Álvarez, Kareem Tunde, Karl Etta Eyong
How to watch Real Madrid vs Levante: TV and online streaming
Real Madrid vs Levante kicks off on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. UK time. It is available to stream via LaLiga TV and Premier Sports Player (subscribers only). Bet365 customers with funds in their account can also watch the game via the Bet365 website or app.
Statistics for Real Madrid – Levante
- Madrid have only lost twice at home against Levante, who last won at Los Blancos in January 2021.
- Los Blancos haven't failed to score against Levante since a 1-0 defeat at Ciudad de Valencia in September 2011.
- Vinicius Junior has scored seven goals in his last five games for Madrid against Levante.
- Levante's three La Liga wins this season have come away.
2026-01-17 11:53:00
