Real Madrid Face Crucial Test Against Levante: Team News, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed

Real Madrid faces their upcoming La Liga challenge against Levante, marking their first encounter in three years.

While Los Blancos may be eagerly anticipating the season's inaugural Madrid derby, they must first take care of business in Valencia. Levante represents the latest opposition that Real Madrid will aim to defeat in order to preserve their flawless beginning to the 2025–26 campaign.

Levante, on the other hand, continues to establish themselves in their initial La Liga season since 2021–22. Julián Calero's team began the campaign with three losses and a single draw before finally claiming their maiden victory against a depleted Girona squad.

Levante will look to capitalize on their historical achievements against Real Madrid, along with their home support, this Tuesday night. Nevertheless, Xabi Alonso's squad enters as overwhelming favorites against the recently promoted club, particularly given Kylian Mbappé's current excellent form.

Here is Sports Illustrated's comprehensive preview of the La Liga encounter.

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Levante Team News

Levante have successfully avoided any injury or suspension issues prior to Real Madrid's visit, allowing Calero complete freedom to field his strongest starting eleven on Tuesday night.

Jon Ander Olasagasti is anticipated to regain his midfield position while Roger Brugué returns to the substitute bench. The midfielder will seek to make an impression against the table-toppers to demonstrate his value to his new coach.

Meanwhile, the spotlight will fall on new acquisition Karl Etta Eyong to spearhead Levante's attack. The forward has already accumulated three goals and three assists in La Liga this campaign.

Levante Predicted Lineup vs. Real Madrid

Levante predicted lineup vs. Real Madrid (4-3-3): Ryan; Toljan, Elgezabal, Moreno, Sánchez; Vencedor, Olasagasti, Rey; Álvarez, Romero, Etta Eyong

Real Madrid Team News

Alonso remains without Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ferland Mendy and Antonio Rüdiger for Real Madrid's meeting with Levante. The injured defensive trio are the sole players who did not travel to Valencia.

Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga completed their much-anticipated comebacks over the weekend and are available for selection once more on Tuesday. Endrick has also rejoined the squad, though the Brazilian must now vie with Gonzalo García for substitute appearances.

Anticipate Dean Huijsen's return to Los Blancos' starting lineup following his suspension, alongside Arda Güler, who only played 29 minutes against Espanyol.

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Levante

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs. Levante (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Carvajal, Militão, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni; Díaz, Güler, Vinícius Júnior; Mbappé

Levante vs. Real Madrid Score Prediction

Levante, a side whose sole victory this season arrived against nine players, simply lacks sufficient quality to achieve a favorable outcome against Real Madrid. Despite having home advantage, Calero's team is not anticipated to become the first club to halt Los Blancos' winning run.

Anticipate Real Madrid discovering numerous opportunities against a Levante defense that has allowed nine goals across five fixtures. Additionally, Alonso's backline will fancy their prospects of keeping a clean sheet with Huijsen returning to availability.

Prediction: Levante 0–3 Real Madrid