Real Madrid v Levante: Line-ups confirmed for first league game under Arbeloa
Real were beaten in the cup in midweek
Kylian Mbappe is back to lead the attack as Real Madrid look to bounce back from their humiliating Copa del Rey loss to Albacete in midweek.
Alvaro Arbeloa’s first game in charge of Los Blancos proved a nightmare as they slumped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of a side 17th in the Segunda.
The result has placed Arbeloa under instant pressure, with Xabi Alonso’s replacement fielding criticism for resting several star players for the Copa clash and fielding a younger side.
Levante are second-bottom in LaLiga following promotion last season and Madrid have a likely tougher assignment against Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday. Despite the kind nature of the fixture and the eye Madrid may have on their European commitments, the likes of Jude Bellingham, Mbappe and Aurélien Tchouaméni are all back in the line-up.
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Real Madrid team news
A strong-looking Real side really need a home win. Real line up in a 4-3-3 with youngster 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 away games in LaLiga 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 v Levante: TV and online stream
Real Madrid v Levante kicks off at 1:00pm UK time on Saturday. It is available to stream via LaLiga TV and the Premier Sports Player (subscribers only). Bet365 customers with funds in their account can also watch the game via the website or the Bet365 app.
Stats for Real Madrid v Levante
- Madrid have lost just twice at home to Levante, who last prevailed away at Los Blancos in January, 2021.
- Los Blancos haven’t failed to score against Levante since a 1-0 defeat at the Ciudad de Valencia in September 2011.
- Vinicius Junior has scored seven goals in his last five games for Madrid against Levante.
- All three of Levante’s victories in LaLiga this season have come away from home.