Real Madrid will hope to continue their perfect start to the new season when they face Levante at the Ciutat de Valencia.
Levante have managed to secure four points from their first five Laliga matchdays after winning the Segunda title last season. They lost their opening three games against Alaves, Barcelona and Elche, but a draw with Real Betis and a 4-0 victory over Girona in their previous league outing helped them stay clear of the relegation zone by two points for now.
Julian Calero’s side host Real Madrid for the first time since a valiant 3-3 draw in a match where the Granotas nearly grabbed the victory in 2021. Etta Eyong, Carlos Alvarez, Ivan Romero and Goduine Koyalipou netted in the statement win over Girona and the Levante forwards will aim to exploit the Los Blancos defence with confidence.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid come into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 victory over Espanyol. Eder Militao scored a potential Puskas contender to open the scoring and Kylian Mbappe extended his goalscoring form with yet another stellar strike.
Xabi Alonso’s men have won all of their games played this season across all competitions and they look a relentless force with a sound defence and a fearless attack. Real Madrid have undergone a significant defensive overhaul from last season’s fragility with Carlo Ancelotti. The Spanish manager will be pleased to see his side conceding no more than one goal in his six games in charge.
Results from their last five matches across all competitions
Levante:
W D L L L
Real Madrid:
W W W W W
Team News
Calero will have a fully fit squad to choose from as no injuries have been reported so far.
Eyong and Romero are set to partner upfront after netting a piece each against Girona.
As for Real Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold will be out for six weeks for a potential hamstring injury.
Dean Huijsen served his suspension versus Espanyol and he will be available today.
Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga could be eased into the game later after recently recovering from their injuries.
Predicted XIs
Levante: Ryan; Toljan, Elgezabal, Moreno, Sanchez; Vencedor, Olasagasti, Rey; Alvarez, Romero, Etta Eyong.
Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Huijsen, Militao, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni; Diaz, Guler, Vinicius; Mbappe.