Levante vs Real Madrid Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Performances have been strong for Levante thus far and they now have something to show for it as they welcome 100%-ers Real Madrid across to Valencia this week.
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Levante preview: Impressive Levante
In the opening few weeks of the campaign, following their promotion to La Liga last season, Levante have put in some good performances but they have struggled for results, giving up 2-0 leads against both Barcelona and Real Betis, for example.
However, at the weekend, they went to struggling Girona at Montilivi in Catalonia and dispatched of them by four goals to nil, courtesy of strikes from Etta Eyong, Carlos Alvarez, Ivan Romero and Goduine Koyalipou.
Real Madrid preview: 100% Los Blancos
Following the appointment of former Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso and the beginning of a new era at the Bernabeu, Real Madrid have started their match with six successive victories across all competitions.
That run was extended by a 2-0 victory over what has been a strong Espanyol side so far this season at the Bernabeu at the weekend. Eder Militao opened the scoring in the first-half before another goal scored by France captain Kylian Mbappe.
Levante team news: Nothing fresh
There are no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for the hosts to deal with, with only defender Alan Matturro remaining sidelined after joining the club over the summer.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Ryan; Toljan, Unai Elgezabal, Matias Moreno, Manu Sanchez; Carlos Alvarez, Unai Vencedor, Oriol Rey, Brugui; Eyong, Ivan Romero
Unavailable: Matturro (Injured)
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Real Madrid team news: Dean Huijsen returns
Having been sent off in a recent victory over Real Sociedad about ten days or so ago, former AFC Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen has now served his one-match suspension for Los Blancos.
Predicted XI (4-4-1-1): Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Raul Asencio, Militao, Carreras; Mastantuono, Fede Valverde, Tchouameni, Vinicius Junior; Guler; Mbappe
Unavailable: Alexander-Arnold (Injured), Rudiger (Injured), Mendy (Injured)
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Levante vs Real Madrid prediction
As mentioned a few weeks ago, Levante have been able to get themselves on the front foot, with an impressive and attacking style of football implemented by Julian Calero. Real Madrid’s performance level hasn’t been overly convincing and Levante will fancy their chances of taking the game to Los Blancos at Estadio Ciutat de Valencia, albeit Madrid should still be able to find themselves a route to victory.
Levante vs Real Madrid tip: Real Madrid to win & both teams to score
