Match Overview
Real Madrid face Levante on Saturday in La Liga with the hosts looking to consolidate strong recent scoring form and the visitors aiming to halt a difficult run. Madrid took the last meeting 4-1 on 23 September 2025, led by a Kylian Mbappé brace. The matchup pits Madrid’s control and final-third efficiency against Levante’s defensive resolve and need for points. Expect a measured Madrid approach against a Levante side trying to frustrate and counter.
- Fixture: Real Madrid vs Levante
- Competition: La Liga
- Venue: Not provided
- Date: 17-01-2026
- Kickoff: 13:00 / 13:00 UTC
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid
- T. Courtois
- Álvaro Fernández
- D. Huijsen
- Raúl Asencio
- Fran García
- F. Valverde
- A. Güler
- A. Tchouaméni
- J. Bellingham
- Vinícius Júnior
- K. Mbappé
Levante
- M. Ryan
- J. Toljan
- Dela
- M. Moreno
- Manu Sánchez
- Carlos Álvarez
- Pablo Martínez
- Jon Ander Olasagasti
- Oriol Rey
- Iván Romero
- Brugui
Injury & Suspension Report
Real Madrid
- F. Mendy – Calf Injury
- Éder Militão – Hamstring Injury
- A. Lunin – Injury
- Brahim Díaz – International duty
- A. Rüdiger – Knee Injury
- Rodrygo – Rest
- T. Alexander-Arnold – Thigh Injury
Levante
- Oriol Rey – Injury
- M. Moreno – Injury
- Víctor García – Injury
- Brugui – Knee Injury
- Unai Elgezabal – Knee Injury
- Diego Pampín – Muscle Injury
Head-to-Head
Recent meetings have produced goals, with an average of 5.5 across the last two clashes. In 31 head-to-head games, Real Madrid have 21 wins, Levante have six, and four have ended level. The most recent fixture on 23 September 2025 finished 4-1 to Madrid, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Real Madrid’s relentless blancos showcase classic attacking flair with six-goal salvo in a packed Santiago Bernabéu display
Real Madrid’s attack has been productive, delivering 14 goals across their last five matches. Their approach blends patient possession with sharp final-third combinations, a pattern reinforced by their recent six-goal rout of Betis. With J. Bellingham linking midfield to attack, F. Valverde’s range, and A. Güler’s creativity around the box, Madrid create multiple angles of threat. K. Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior add direct running and finishing, a duo that troubled Levante in the last meeting when Mbappé struck twice.
Madrid’s league position underlines consistency: second with 45 points from 19 matches (14W-3D-2L). Even with several defensive absences, A. Tchouaméni’s shielding in front of the back line helps control transitions. The back four of Álvaro Fernández, D. Huijsen, Raúl Asencio, and Fran García will likely be tasked with maintaining compact spacing while full backs support wide overloads. If Madrid manage the tempo and press effectively after turnovers, they can limit Levante’s counters.
Levante arrive with mixed signs. They have one win in five but have still found the net five times in that span, including a 1-1 draw with Espanyol. Mathew Ryan’s form is a positive, with five clean sheets in recent outings and eight shutouts across 20 games in all competitions. However, injuries to Oriol Rey, M. Moreno and Brugui are notable, and the visitors’ ability to sustain pressure without leaving gaps will be critical.
In midfield, Levante will look to Carlos Álvarez, Pablo Martínez and Jon Ander Olasagasti to slow Madrid’s rhythm and connect to Iván Romero up front. If Levante can compress central spaces and force Madrid wide, Ryan’s shot-stopping and the back line’s organization become pivotal. Still, Madrid’s varied attacking routes and recent efficiency suggest they will create enough volume.
Prediction: Real Madrid to win. Likely margin of two goals; 3-1 feels realistic given recent scoring trends and the last head-to-head.