Real Madrid Seeks Rebound Against Struggling Levante in La Liga Showdown
Los Blancos are set to return to the Santiago Bernabéu this weekend looking to shake off a tumultuous week that saw manager Álvaro Arbeloa's first competitive outing end in a stunning 3-2 Copa del Rey defeat to Segunda side Albacete, further intensifying scrutiny around the club following the mid-season coaching change.
Despite that setback, Real Madrid remain one of the league's most potent attacking forces in 2025-26, averaging over two goals per game and sitting near the top of La Liga. Stars like Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham are expected to lead the charge as Madrid aim to bounce back in front of their home supporters.
Real also holds a dominant historical record over Levante, winning the majority of their 37 all-time meetings, including comfortable victories in recent seasons. However, Levante arrive struggling in the relegation zone, having managed just a handful of wins so far this campaign and facing defensive issues that have left them conceding frequently, especially against top-tier sides.
This promises to be a stern test for Levante, who will need compact defending and swift counterattacks to frustrate Madrid and steal a result. For Real, however, control of possession and the clearer scoring opportunities are expected to give them the upper hand.
The game kicks off on Saturday at 8:00 AM ET and can be streamed live on ESPN+, with viewers able to start their subscription now for access to a wide array of sporting events and shows.
In terms of previous lineups, Real Madrid feature Andriy Lunin in goal, while Levante name Mathew Ryan between the posts.
Odds have also been released, with Real Madrid available at -650, while Levante can be backed at +1300. A draw is priced at +800, and under 3.5 goals are expected to be scored.
Los Blancos are set to return to the Santiago Bernabéu this weekend looking to shake off a tumultuous week that saw manager Álvaro Arbeloa's first competitive outing end in a stunning 3-2 Copa del Rey defeat to Segunda side Albacete, further intensifying scrutiny around the club following the mid-season coaching change.
Despite that setback, Real Madrid remain one of the league's most potent attacking forces in 2025-26, averaging over two goals per game and sitting near the top of La Liga. Stars like Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham are expected to lead the charge as Madrid aim to bounce back in front of their home supporters.
Real also holds a dominant historical record over Levante, winning the majority of their 37 all-time meetings, including comfortable victories in recent seasons. However, Levante arrive struggling in the relegation zone, having managed just a handful of wins so far this campaign and facing defensive issues that have left them conceding frequently, especially against top-tier sides.
This promises to be a stern test for Levante, who will need compact defending and swift counterattacks to frustrate Madrid and steal a result. For Real, however, control of possession and the clearer scoring opportunities are expected to give them the upper hand.
The game kicks off on Saturday at 8:00 AM ET and can be streamed live on ESPN+, with viewers able to start their subscription now for access to a wide array of sporting events and shows.
In terms of previous lineups, Real Madrid feature Andriy Lunin in goal, while Levante name Mathew Ryan between the posts.
Odds have also been released, with Real Madrid available at -650, while Levante can be backed at +1300. A draw is priced at +800, and under 3.5 goals are expected to be scored.
I mean, on paper, Real are looking strong with players like Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham leading the charge, but you can never count out underdogs, right? Levante's struggles in the relegation zone have them facing some tough decisions, but if they can tighten up their defense, maybe they can pull off an upset. The odds are certainly interesting, with Real looking like a solid bet to win 
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Now, it's like they're still on top of their game in 2025 but everyone's so focused on them being the favorite team... doesn't give the other side any love, ya know? 
Levante needs to bring their A-game if they wanna take down Real. It's not gonna be easy. I mean, Andriy Lunin's a solid goalie for Madrid, and Mathew Ryan can do some magic too. Still, I think Madrid's attack is gonna get 'em the win. Vinícius Jr.'s gonna run wild on those Levante defenders! 
real madrid is on fire right now! vinícius jr and jude are an unstoppable duo 
they need a win like this ASAP, their form has been so inconsistent lately 
levante is in a tough spot though, relegation zone is no joke 
i'm thinking real madrid will come out on top, maybe even get some subs ready to make it a 4-0 or more 
but hey, you never know with those underdogs, they might pull off an upset 
but this mid-season coaching change has me wondering what's gonna happen with the team's chemistry you know? like, arbeloa's first competitive game ended in a humbling defeat and now they're facing levante who are literally struggling to stay up 
it's gonna be interesting to see how madrid responds to that. i'm hoping for a big win, but at the same time, i don't wanna see any more injuries to vinicius or jude 
i just wish they could get back on track and make some noise in la liga again 
cant wait to watch this game live on espn+ 
. Can't have the defense being all over the shop while Vinícius Jr. is scoring every week 
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and now theyre gonna take on levante who r literally struggling rn 
. I'm gonna take Real Madrid to win this one comfortably, but Levante can't be counted out, they've been struggling big time 
. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds on Saturday 
this Levante team has been really struggling lately, they gotta step up their game if they wanna beat Real Madrid 
. Don't get me wrong, Jude Bellingham's a beast on the pitch and I love watching him run circles around defenders 
! But seriously though, can't Levante get their act together? They're getting thrashed by top teams left and right...oh well, at least it'll be fun to watch!