Real Madrid vs. Levante: Match Preview, Predictions, and Lineups
Álvaro Arbeloa will experience his La Liga debut as the head coach of Real Madrid this Saturday when his team faces Levante at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This match comes on the heels of Real Madrid’s disappointing Copa del Rey loss to Albacete, where they fell 3–2. The team is under pressure after also suffering a defeat in the Spanish Super Cup against their rival, Barcelona. To remain competitive in the La Liga title chase, a victory against the 19th-place Levante is crucial.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, January 17
- Kick-off Time: 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. GMT
- Location: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain
Head-to-Head Record
In their last five encounters, the teams have faced each other as follows:
- Real Madrid: 3 wins
- Levante: 1 win
- Draws: 1
- Last Meeting: Levante 1–4 Real Madrid (September 23, 2025)
Current Form
| Team | Last Match Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | Defeat to Albacete (3–2) | January 14, 2026 |
| Levante | Draw with Espanyol (1–1) | January 11, 2026 |
Team News
Real Madrid’s squad is experiencing mixed fortune with player injuries. Key players including Jude Bellingham and Thibaut Courtois are expected to return for the match. However, Kylian Mbappé’s fitness is uncertain, leaving questions about his availability. Dani Carvajal is recovering from injury and may be used as a substitute to manage his match fitness.
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Starting XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga; Güler, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; García.
Levante
- Formation: 4-4-2
- Starting XI: Ryan; Toljan, De la Fuente, Moreno, Sánchez; Álvarez, Arriaga, Martínez, Losada; Eyong, Romero.
Match Prediction
With a squad bolstered by returning players, Real Madrid is favored to secure three points. Given Levante’s struggles this season, including only three wins in 18 matches, the challenge of playing at the Bernabéu looms large for the newly promoted side. The prediction for the match is Real Madrid 3, Levante 1.
Fans can catch the match live on various platforms including ESPN in the United States and LALIGATV in the United Kingdom.
